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!