Job Description
Job Title: Principal Electrical Engineer
Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum (dependent on experience), plus £5,800 car allowance
Location: Hybrid – Based at either Clearwater Court or Hampton Coal Wharf (with site travel as required)
Type: Permanent, Hybrid
About the Role:
This is a key leadership role within the Asset Management and Engineering function, reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager. The successful candidate will lead a team of Electrical Engineers, ensuring regulatory compliance and reviewing critical designs that support infrastructure expansion goals into AMP8 and beyond.
You’ll take ownership of electrical design approvals and play a pivotal role in improving technical asset standards, while mentoring a growing team of specialists across High and Low Voltage systems.
About the Client:
Our client is a major utility provider operating across complex infrastructure networks. They are investing significantly in future-facing projects and rely on engineering excellence to deliver sustainable, safe, and cost-effective solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead, develop and mentor an Electrical Engineering design team.
* Ensure technical requirements in project briefs are accurate and achievable.
* Review and approve electrical design work.
* Drive ongoing improvements in Technical Asset Standards.
* Ensure engineering compliance across all electrical asset areas.
What Our Client is Looking For:
* Degree-qualified and professionally chartered in a relevant Engineering discipline.
* Recognised technical leader with deep experience in Electrical Engineering (HV & LV).
* Ideally from the water industry or a comparable infrastructure-heavy sector.
* Strong knowledge of ICA Engineering and its impact on electrical design.
* Sound understanding of regulatory frameworks and how to ensure compliance.
* Solutions-focused mindset, especially when managing technical discrepancies.
What Our Client Offers:
* Up to £70,000 salary, depending on experience.
* £5,800 car allowance.
* Annual bonus scheme.
* 26 days holiday (rising to 30 days with service) plus bank holidays.
* Private medical healthcare.
* Generous contributory pension (up to 12%).
* Annual personal medical assessments.
* Access to a well-rounded benefits platform covering wellness, lifestyle, and financial perks.
Eligibility:
* Must be based in the UK with a valid right to work.
* Full UK driving licence and access to a car (car allowance provided).
* Office and site attendance required as per project needs.
Opportunity for Growth:
This is more than a job – it’s a leadership track. You'll have the chance to grow within a forward-thinking engineering environment, shape future standards, and build a high-performing team under your guidance.