81571 - Principal Electrical Design Engineer Join Our Team as a Principal Electrical Design Engineer! Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to lead and innovate? UKPN Services is seeking a talented Principal Electrical Design Engineer to join our dynamic team at our Gatwick office. As a permanent employee, you will report to the Systems Design Manager and play a crucial role in delivering technical excellence across our contracts portfolio. Close Date: 02/11/2025 What We Offer: * Competitive salary of £94,904.00 plus business needs car and a 3% bonus * Blended working options after a 6-month probationary period (3 days in the office, 2 remote) * 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays * Reservist leave: 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid * Personal pension plan with contributions up to 10% * Tax-efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes * Occupational health support * Discounts on hundreds of retailers' products * Discounted gym membership * Employee Assistance Programme Job Purpose: As the UKPN Services technical lead, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality designs for Gatwick Airport and other clients. You will ensure compliance with relevant legislation, client, and UKPN Services standards, and lead a team of engineers to produce top-tier design solutions. Your role will involve technical liaison with suppliers and clients, creating new business opportunities, and ensuring successful project delivery. Principal Accountabilities : * Develop and oversee the delivery of electrical infrastructure designs * Provide technical input to the team and UKPN Services bids * Ensure robust design solutions for accurate tender submissions * Lead in developing business opportunities and preparing proposals * Assess cost/benefit trade-offs and support technical decision-making * Identify areas for technological advancement while maintaining engineering standards * Manage design engineers for project delivery Qualifications: * Degree level or equivalent in engineering or science * Excellent knowledge of power distribution, electrification, protection, and control systems * Safety management qualification such as NEBOSH certificate or equivalent * Membership of a professional body such as the IET * Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership * Basic knowledge of project management Health and Safety Requirements: * Ensure all Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental requirements are considered * Promote safe working methods and systems in design * Mentor junior staff in Health & Safety matters * Communicate and implement H&S policies * Create a safe working environment for all staff and contractors Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now and be part of a team that values innovation, excellence, and collaboration!