Principal Electrical Engineer

17 Days Old

Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Clean & Wastewater Infrastructure

Bristol | Hybrid / Flexible Working
Permanent

Our client is a leading design & build contractor delivering critical clean and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK. Due to sustained growth, they are looking to appoint a Principal Electrical Design Engineer to take a leading role within their South West based team.

This is a senior position offering real influence over technical delivery, standards, and team development within a highly respected water-focused consultancy.

The Role

As a Principal Electrical Design Engineer, you will:

Lead the electrical design of clean and wastewater infrastructure projects from concept through to detailed design

Act as technical authority for electrical engineering across multiple schemes

Produce, review, and approve electrical designs, specifications, and calculations

Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to engineers within the team

Work closely with clients, project managers, and multidisciplinary design teams

Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and safety requirements

About You

You will ideally have:

A degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering

Extensive experience in water or wastewater infrastructure projects

Strong knowledge of LV/HV systems, MCCs, control panels, and associated infrastructure

Proven experience leading electrical design teams or complex work packages

Excellent communication skills and a collaborative leadership style

Chartered Engineer status (IET or equivalent) is strongly preferred.

What’s On Offer

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

A senior technical leadership role within a specialist consultancy

Long-term career progression and the opportunity to shape electrical design standards

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior electrical engineer looking to step into a principal-level role within the UK water sector.

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Location:
Bristol
Salary:
£65,000 - £85,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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