Principal Electrical Design Engineer

1 week ago


Gatwick England, United Kingdom UK Power Networks Services Full time

Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Join Our Team as a Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to lead and innovate? UKPN Services is seeking a talented Principal Electrical Design Engineer to join our dynamic team at our Gatwick office. As a permanent employee, you will report to the Systems Design Manager and play a crucial role in delivering technical excellence across our contracts portfolio.

Close Date: 02/11/2025

What We Offer:

* Competitive salary of £94,904.00 plus business needs care and a 3% bonus

* Blended working options after a 6-month probationary period (3 days in the office, 2 remote)

* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

* Reservist leave: 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid

* Personal pension plan with contributions up to 10%

* Tax-efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes

* Occupational health support

* Discounts on hundreds of retailers' products

* Discounted gym membership

* Employee Assistance Programme

Job Purpose:

As the UKPN Services technical lead, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality designs for Gatwick Airport and other clients. You will ensure compliance with relevant legislation, client, and UKPN Services standards, and lead a team of engineers to produce top-tier design solutions. Your role will involve technical liaison with suppliers and clients, creating new business opportunities, and ensuring successful project delivery.

Principal Accountabilities
:

* Develop and oversee the delivery of electrical infrastructure designs

* Provide technical input to the team and UKPN Services bids

* Ensure robust design solutions for accurate tender submissions

* Lead in developing business opportunities and preparing proposals

* Assess cost/benefit trade-offs and support technical decision-making

* Identify areas for technological advancement while maintaining engineering standards

* Manage design engineers for project delivery

Qualifications:

* Degree level or equivalent in engineering or science

* Excellent knowledge of power distribution, electrification, protection, and control systems

* Safety management qualification such as NEBOSH certificate or equivalent

* Membership of a professional body such as the IET

* Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership

* Basic knowledge of project management

Health and Safety Requirements:

* Ensure all Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental requirements are considered

* Promote safe working methods and systems in design

* Mentor junior staff in Health & Safety matters

* Communicate and implement H&S policies

* Create a safe working environment for all staff and contractors

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now and be part of a team that values innovation, excellence, and collaboration

If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.



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