Principal Electrical Engineer

Principal Electrical Engineer - Top 10 Contractor - Manchester - up to £95k + Package + Bonus

Our client is a multi-disciplined top 10 international main contractor, operating across multiple continents and responsible for some of the worlds most iconic Engineering projects. 

They are currently seeking a Principal/Lead Electrical Engineer to cover potentially 1-3 projects within their Energy sector.

Key responsibilities

• Production of high-quality electrical engineering deliverables to schedule, budget and client satisfaction.


• Responsibility for electrical discipline technical input for projects and/or proposals; including preparation, checking and/or approval of engineering documentation.


• Ensuring all applicable national and international codes of practice, legislation and company/client standards and procedures are complied with.


• Preparing equipment and materials requisitions for HV and LV switchboards, transformers, UPS systems, power factor correction, trace-heating, lighting and other electrical equipment.


• Preparing installation scopes of works.


• Reviewing supplier’s quotations and preparing technical bid assessments.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Relevant Engineering Degree in selected discipline (Electrical / Control Engineering).


• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer. 


• 15 years plus engineering experience in the Energy/Oil & Gas/Nuclear or Water sectors.


• Good knowledge of design working practices and installation. requirements of the discipline across a range of industries.


• Extensive knowledge of UK legislation and standards.


• Competence in the requirements for installation of equipment in process plants involving potentially explosive areas.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive basic salary up to £95,000.


• Company Car.


• Pension, Healthcare, Bonus.


• Continued professional development.


• Opportunity to work for one of the leading Construction & Engineering companies in the world.


• Flexible working.

If this position is of interest, please apply today. 

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