Overview
Principal Electrical Engineer, Peterborough office, hybrid working. Lead Electrical Engineering authority in water sector. Provide independent advice and arbitration for quality and compliance. Support Design Managers and Electrical Lead Engineers to assess complexity, identify suitable methods, allocate resources and specialists.
Responsibilities
* Strategic leadership: Foster innovative ways of working to achieve sustainable outcomes.
* Represent one Alliance as the electrical engineering authority, providing expert guidance on quality and compliance issues.
* Discipline management: Develop procedures, standards, and guidance to achieve a right‑first‑time philosophy.
* Collaborate with suppliers to ensure competency and performance, manage supplier frameworks.
* Identify, support, implement and approve standard products for delivery efficiency and consistency in projects.
* Project delivery: Support identification of value‑driven solutions at Stage 1 of projects.
* Conduct audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
* Lead resolution of non‑compliance issues, competency gaps, and procedural improvements.
* Offer expert direction for complex design challenges and stakeholder engagement.
* Health & safety: Drive excellence in compliance with CDM regulations, ensure safe and compliant designs.
* Conduct audits on electrical safety standards (e.g., HAZOP, DSEAR) and lead improvements.
* People & team development: Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and career guidance to the electrical engineering team.
* Champion professional development and qualifications while fostering an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment.
* Transformation & innovation: Inspire a culture of experimentation, safe failure, and continuous improvement.
* Lead the introduction of new technologies and techniques to advance performance and sustainability.
Qualifications
* Strong background in electrical engineering within the water industry.
* Electrically qualified (degree – preferably Chartered).
* Demonstrated knowledge of all relevant regulations, standards and codes of practice.
* Proven leadership experience, ability to inspire teams and drive innovation.
* Deep understanding of sustainability principles, reducing carbon and protecting natural capital.
* Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Passion for mentoring, professional development, and fostering a positive workplace culture.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Hybrid working
* Car/car allowance
* 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
* Contribution pension scheme
* Life assurance
* Health insurance
* Private medical insurance
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