Principal Engineer (Intrinsic Safety)&nbsp

Position: Principal Engineer (Intrinsic Safety)
Company Description We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 100,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS’s C&P (Consumer and Products) services help businesses ensure product safety, quality, and compliance through testing, inspection, certification, and auditing—covering everything from manufacturing to distribution across various consumer goods sectors.

Job Description

Job Title:

Principal Engineer (Intrinsic Safety) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location:

Buxton

Hours:

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm (flexible) -  Hybrid Salary:
Competitive + benefits

Industry: Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) / Hazardous Area Certification Overview of the role:
We’re looking for an experienced  Principal Engineer (Intrinsic Safety) specialist to support and lead certification activities within a high-performing engineering team. This is a key role combining technical expertise, team support, and project ownership—helping ensure safe, compliant equipment for use in explosive atmospheres while driving performance and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities:

Lead and deliver ATEX, UKEx and IECEx certification activities in line with ISO 17025 and ISO 17065

Act as a technical authority, providing guidance to clients and internal teams on certification requirements

Support the Engineering Manager with team performance, utilisation targets, and project delivery (time, cost, scope)
Drive continuous improvement across certification processes to enhance efficiency and client value

Develop quotations, review certifications, and build strong client and stakeholder relationships

Qualifications Essential Full  Driving Licence for use in the UKDegree in ElectronicsATEX, UKEx and IECEx certification  experience.

Desirable
· Supervision of Engineers Target setting and measurement

Additional Information At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:
Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
Private medical cover (immediate access)
Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
An additional day off for your birthday
Retailer Discounts
Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
Length of Service Awards
Christmas Vouchers
Health & Wellbeing initiatives
Discounted Gym MembershipSGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

APPLY NOW for full consideration, if you are selected for an interview, or further consideration, we will be in touch with you directly.

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Associate Industry: Chemicals