Principal Engineer

3 weeks ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom AtkinsRéalis Full time

Are you a seasoned Electrical Engineer looking for a new challenge? We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our team in Manchester or Leeds, working on critical UK infrastructure projects.

Job Summary

As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will lead technical design work, prepare bid proposals, and manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes. You will work closely with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of this role include:

  • Leading a team to undertake technical design work following relevant design standards and codes
  • Preparing briefs, scopes of work, and input into bid proposals
  • Successfully managing time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes
  • Working closely with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions
  • Adhering to quality assurance standards in design

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Chartered Electrical Engineer status
  • Experience in leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design
  • Sound knowledge of electrical design (LV and HV systems), motor control centres/switchgear, electrical installations and systems within industrial/process environment, HAZOP assessments, DSEAR/ATEX installation practice, production of SLD/BCD's, earthing and bonding and familiarity with current UK design standards, including industry specific standards and working practices
  • Proficiency in designing within appropriate digital analysis packages, following local and national guidance. E.g. electrical design software such as Trimble/Amtech

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary range of £80,000 - £110,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus a range of benefits including:

  • A comprehensive pension scheme
  • Life insurance
  • Holiday entitlement
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Opportunities for career development and progression

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Please note that this role may require security clearance.



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