Principal Electrical Design Engineer

A leading engineering contractor is seeking a Principal Engineer to join its water and wastewater team. This senior role will provide high-quality engineering design services across turnkey and engineering services contracts, ensuring designs are cost-effective, safe, and constructible.

Responsibilities

Produce design layouts that are economically viable and meet contract specifications; Coordinate designs across disciplines to ensure smooth project delivery; Prepare design documents, drawings, and technical reports; Support proposals and provide design feedback to commercial teams; Develop, monitor, and improve departmental procedures and processes; Mentor and supervise staff, fostering professional development; Ensure designs comply with health, safety, and environmental requirements; Maintain project files, records, and customer satisfaction standards

Requirements

Strong knowledge of water and sewage treatment principles; Experience managing staff in the design of water/wastewater plants; Chartered Engineer or full membership of a relevant professional institution; Relevant discipline Engineering degree or HND with extensive experience; Ability to produce rational, economic plant layouts and assimilate complex data; Broad understanding of mechanical, electrical, and process engineering in water/wastewater projects; Good computer literacy and a valid driving license; Proof of right to work in the UK

Nice to have

Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline