Principal EC&I Engineer NTSP

Principal EC&I Engineer - NTSP Project
Location:
Glasgow, G2 8JQ

Working Pattern:
Hybrid, ideally 2 days per week in the Glasgow office
Security Clearance:
Active SC Clearance required prior to commencement
Eligibility:
Sole British Nationals only

We are seeking an experienced Principal EC&I Engineer to support the delivery of the NTSP programme at HMNB Clyde.

This is a key position within a major defence infrastructure project, requiring both strong technical expertise and proven leadership capability.

The successful candidate will lead EC&I design activities associated with new building infrastructure projects, ensuring engineering solutions are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with client requirements, programme objectives and industry standards.

• Lead the EC&I design of new building infrastructure projects at HMNB Clyde.
• Design and deliver HV and LV electrical systems.
• Support the integration of communications systems including SCADA, networks and telecommunications.

Deliver building services electrical design including:

• Lighting
• Small power
• Earthing
• Lightning protection
• Produce technical scopes of work and resource loading estimates for project changes.
• Produce system specifications and associated engineering documentation.
• Ensure all designs meet client requirements, standards and project expectations.
• Manage engineering risks, technical issues and design assumptions.
• Oversee design change control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support project planning and ensure timely delivery against programme requirements.

As a Principal Engineer, you will:

• Lead and mentor junior engineers within the team.
• Allocate and coordinate day-to-day engineering activities.
• Ensure resources are focused on the right activities at the right time.
• Provide technical leadership across the EC&I discipline.
• Take ownership of engineering deliverables and technical decisions.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients and multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful delivery.

• Significant experience in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineering.
• Strong background in HV and LV electrical system design.
• Experience in building services electrical design.
• Knowledge of lighting, small power, earthing and lightning protection systems.
• Experience with SCADA, telecommunications and network systems.
• Ability to produce technical scopes, specifications and engineering documentation.
• Experience managing technical risks, assumptions and design changes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working within highly regulated or safety-critical environments.

• Nuclear, defence, utilities or major infrastructure experience.
• Trimble / Amtech
• DIALux
• ETAP
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional registration.