Principal Electrical Engineer

Location: Henfield

60000 - 80000 per annum

Brighton, England

Permanent

My Client is recruiting for a Principal Electrical Engineer in the Water Sector We are seeking multiple Principal Electrical Design Engineers to lead technical delivery across major long‑term water industry frameworks UK‑wide. You will produce, review and approve intricate electrical designs, specifications, calculations and construction documentation for process plants, pumping stations and ancillary assets. Daily activities include design leadership, multidisciplinary coordination, client engagement and oversight of digital design workflows.

Core capabilities:
· Technical excellence and verification - Proven ability to produce, check and approve complex electrical designs, reports and calculations to industry and statutory standards.
· Multidisciplinary leadership - Experience directing integrated teams (process, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, ICA) and acting as Design Lead on complex projects.
· Digital design proficiency - Strong competence in digital design tools and workflows to improve constructability, coordination and efficiency on design‑and‑construct programmes.
· Commercial and client engagement - Commercial awareness with a track record of advising clients, managing delivery risks and supporting framework growth.
· People development and knowledge capture - Demonstrable mentoring, line‑management experience and ability to codify technical innovations and best practice.

Skills, qualifications and experience:
Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Substantial water sector experience

Chartered or working towards chartership and membership of a relevant professional body.

Ideally postgraduate qualification and demonstrable AMP programme experience.