Principal Electrical Engineer
Join Mott MacDonald to apply for the Principal Electrical Engineer role in our Energy Unit – Nuclear: Defence and Civil Division.
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices.
About The Role
You will play a key role in managing and delivering projects for the nuclear industry, contributing to technical excellence, and collaborating with a successful team across the UK.
To deliver an exciting portfolio of nuclear, defence, and other energy and infrastructure projects, you will tackle complex challenges in a collaborative and forward‑thinking environment.
Responsibilities
* Manage and execute electrical building services work on projects, following company and project procedures.
* Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards, meet project schedules, and stay within budget.
* Scope and plan electrical building services work for various projects.
* Lead and mentor electrical building services teams across our project portfolio.
* Provide input into project planning and execution, including budgeting and manpower requirements.
* Assign tasks with clarity on scope, quality, and deadlines.
* Review and approve deliverables to ensure they meet required standards.
* Attend engineering meetings and liaise with clients and other disciplines.
* Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including CDM, safety, environmental, and site license conditions.
* Review and check the work of other engineers.
* Participate in design reviews and HAZOPS, providing expert advice.
* Collaborate with project and engineering managers and maintain strong client relationships.
Requirements
* Experience influencing engineering practices and outcomes.
* Extensive engineering design experience within a regulated industry (preferably nuclear).
* Previous experience supervising engineering staff.
* Up‑to‑date knowledge of building regulations, legislation, and standards.
* Proficiency in Hevacomp, Dialux, Amtech Power, AutoCAD, and IES (Revit experience is a plus).
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Degree in a technical or engineering‑related subject (preferred).
* Chartered status and membership in a professional body (preferred).
Why Join Us?
* Work on innovative projects in the nuclear industry.
* Collaborate with a skilled and supportive team.
* Advance your career while contributing to impactful engineering solutions.
Benefits
* Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
* Health cash plan to support everyday health costs and treatments.
* Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
* We offer life and pension benefits, flexible benefits, and an annual bonus scheme.
* Minimum 33‑35 days holiday per year, increasing to 35 days after five years.
* Enhanced family and carers leave, including paid maternity, adoption, and paternity leave.
* Professional development through mentoring, formal training and self‑development options.
* Access to employee networks and community outreach programmes.
Applications are conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of Security Clearance.
Locations: Altrincham, Granada, Derby, Reading, Glasgow, Southampton, Norwich, Bristol.
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Job Ref: 12965
Recruiter Contact: Erinda Hazizi
Apply now or learn more about our application process by contacting us.
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