Principal Electrical Design Engineer
Clean & Wastewater Infrastructure
Bristol | Hybrid / Flexible Working
Permanent
Our client is a leading design & build contractor delivering critical clean and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK. Due to sustained growth, they are looking to appoint a Principal Electrical Design Engineer to take a leading role within their South West based team.
This is a senior position offering real influence over technical delivery, standards, and team development within a highly respected water-focused consultancy.
The Role
As a Principal Electrical Design Engineer, you will:
Lead the electrical design of clean and wastewater infrastructure projects from concept through to detailed design
Act as technical authority for electrical engineering across multiple schemes
Produce, review, and approve electrical designs, specifications, and calculations
Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to engineers within the team
Work closely with clients, project managers, and multidisciplinary design teams
Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and safety requirements
About You
You will ideally have:
A degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering
Extensive experience in water or wastewater infrastructure projects
Strong knowledge of LV/HV systems, MCCs, control panels, and associated infrastructure
Proven experience leading electrical design teams or complex work packages
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative leadership style
Chartered Engineer status (IET or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
What’s On Offer
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
A senior technical leadership role within a specialist consultancy
Long-term career progression and the opportunity to shape electrical design standards
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior electrical engineer looking to step into a principal-level role within the UK water sector.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion