Our client are established in 1994, they are one of the fastest-growing utility engineering contractors in the UK. With a successful track record in delivering engineering solutions, we work directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms, and rail clients. We are seeking top talent to join our expanding team.The role can be offered on a remote basis and you can be located anywhere in the UK apply to find out more.

About the Job

The Principal Design Engineer will lead the technical production and integration of engineering deliverables for assigned projects. This role requires a deep expertise in electrical engineering and the ability to oversee and integrate various design elements to ensure successful project completion.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the technical authority within the business for electrical engineering.
• Review and approve electrical engineering designs within their area of expertise.
• Manage and integrate internally and externally produced designs, ensuring seamless collaboration between design teams.
• Lead the production of designs within their specialist field.
• Oversee the discharge of engineering duties under CDM, including managing design integration, promoting whole-life ‘safety by design,’ and compiling technical content for project health & safety files.
• Lead the requirements management process, including design verification in line with ISO 9001 principles.
• Embed value engineering throughout the design process.
• Draft technical specifications for procuring materials, equipment, and subcontracted engineering services.
• Identify OEM and supply chain technical solutions and innovations that meet project requirements.
• Support the Commissioning Manager with design and construction validation and quality assurance needs.

What You Will Need to Be Successful:

• Degree in electrical engineering.
• Chartered Electrical Engineer.
• Extensive experience in an infrastructure project design consultancy or design & build environment.
• Technical expertise in primary or secondary systems substation design or power systems network design.
• Experience in power transmission & distribution or renewable energy sectors, gained with an OEM, utility framework contractor, ICP, EPC contractor, or design consultancy.

The role can be offered on a remote basis and you can be located anywhere in the UK apply to find out more.