Principal Electrical Engineer

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Vvb ENG Full time

Job Title: Principal Electrical Engineer
Location: London
Salary: 90-100k

Join VVB: Where Quality and Excellence meet

Are you ready to be part of a team that delivers top-notch mechanical, electrical, and telecommunication engineering solutions? Look no further than VVB, where expertise and experience converge to create sustainable solutions across Rail, Highways, Power, and Tunnels.

At VVB, we're more than just engineers - we're collaborators, innovators, and stewards of our environment. Our projects are guided by our CORE values:

O-Opportunity & Ownership

R-Responsibility & Respect

E-Excellence & End Result Focus

Join us in shaping the future of infrastructure while upholding these values at every turn.

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • Competitive salaries with yearly appraisals
  • Expenses covered for assignments outside your base location
  • Perkbox membership for 24/7 access to perks, benefits, discounts, and wellbeing tools
  • Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance schemes provided by leading providers
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (this includes a Christmas shutdown)

ROLE OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team. You will provide electrical engineering support and leadership across projects, from design through to completion, ensuring compliance with HSE, quality, and commercial standards. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile projects within a fast-paced and challenging environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead electrical engineering activities across all project stages, including tendering, design, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover
  • Manage and supervise a multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers, and BIM/CAD technicians
  • Deliver high- and low-voltage electrical designs (up to 33kV) in line with safety, sustainability, and regulatory standards
  • Design systems such as lighting, cable management systems (CMS), earthing and bonding, UPS, switchboards/LVAC, VSDs, and lightning protection
  • Utilise electrical design software (e.g., Prodesign-Amtech) and perform formal design reviews for accuracy and buildability
  • Collaborate on PLC control systems, including SCADA and BMS, and contribute to HAZID, HAZOP, and HAZCON studies
  • Manage project documentation, including design registers, meeting minutes, and RFI/TQ responses
  • Liaise with installation teams to ensure designs meet construction requirements and resolve any issues
  • Support tendering processes by developing scope documents and collaborating with manufacturers to determine product suitability
  • Ensure project progress aligns with programme schedules and provide technical solutions to project challenges
  • Track design changes and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.

LINE MANAGEMENT DUTIES:

  • Manage the electrical engineering and design teams, including performance reviews and time allocation
  • Provide training and mentorship to the electrical team
  • Ensure team adherence to project standards and compliance.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

  • In-depth knowledge of electrical installations, legislation, and design standards
  • Proficiency in electrical design packages (Amtech/Trimble, Cymap) and AutoCAD/Microstation
  • Experience with low- to medium-voltage systems
  • Strong MS Office skills (Excel)
  • Knowledge of sustainability principles
  • Experience with Revit (or equivalent BIM software) - desired
  • Knowledge of ATEX and DSEAR standards - desired
  • Familiarity with project planning software (P6 or MS Project) - desired

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • HND in Electrical Engineering
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with a recognised institution (CIBSE, IET, or equivalent)
  • SMSTS and CSCS card
  • Full UK driving license
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • NEBOSH Construction Certificate

COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOURS:

  • Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and make decisive decisions
  • Collaborative and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
  • Forward-thinking with a proactive approach to problem-solving

EXPERIENCE:

  • At least seven years in a Senior/Principal Electrical Engineering role
  • Experience in infrastructure projects, utilities, or civils
  • Experience working with M&E contractors

VVB values the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all prospective and current employees with dignity regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. All employees must demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm in promoting the principles of equality in employment and service delivery.

Does VVB sound like a company you would like to work for? Send us your CV on the VVB Careers Microsite.

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