Principal Electrical Engineer

Bristol | Hybrid / Flexible Working
Permanent

Our client is a leading design & build contractor delivering critical clean and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK. Due to sustained growth, they are looking to appoint a Principal Electrical Design Engineer to take a leading role within their South West based team.

This is a senior position offering real influence over technical delivery, standards, and team development within a highly respected water-focused consultancy.

As a Principal Electrical Design Engineer, you will:

• Lead the electrical design of clean and wastewater infrastructure projects from concept through to detailed design

• Act as technical authority for electrical engineering across multiple schemes

• Produce, review, and approve electrical designs, specifications, and calculations

• Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to engineers within the team

• Work closely with clients, project managers, and multidisciplinary design teams

• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and safety requirements

You will ideally have:

• A degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering

• Extensive experience in water or wastewater infrastructure projects

• Strong knowledge of LV/HV systems, MCCs, control panels, and associated infrastructure

• Proven experience leading electrical design teams or complex work packages

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative leadership style

Chartered Engineer status (IET or equivalent) is strongly preferred.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

• A senior technical leadership role within a specialist consultancy

• Long-term career progression and the opportunity to shape electrical design standards

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior electrical engineer looking to step into a principal-level role within the UK water sector.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.