Principle EC&I Engineer

Location:

Glasgow or Sheffield

Salary: £75,000–£80,000

Permanent | Full time | Flexible working | Hybrid working, with a combination of site, office and home working depending on project requirements.

We are looking to recruit two Principal EC&I / Controls Engineers to join an established and growing engineering business, with opportunities based in both Glasgow and Sheffield.

These are exciting opportunities for technically strong engineers who are looking to take the next step in their careers, combining technical leadership with team development, client engagement and business growth.

This is more than a traditional Principal Engineer position. The successful candidates will play an important role in shaping the technical direction of the engineering team, developing engineering capability and supporting the growth of an established client portfolio.

The business is looking for individuals who understand the wider plant and process environment, rather than focusing solely on individual control systems or technical packages.

Previous leadership or line management experience is essential, alongside a strong background in EC&I, controls engineering and process control.

• Provide technical leadership across EC&I and control systems engineering projects.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of engineers, supporting their technical and professional development.
• Take responsibility for engineering quality, technical standards and delivery.
• Provide technical oversight across control systems, process controls and wider plant environments.
• Support the delivery of projects involving upgrades, modifications, replacements and improvements to existing installations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with established clients.
• Work closely with project management and commercial teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Identify opportunities to develop existing client relationships and support the growth of the engineering business.
• Contribute to technical proposals, tender submissions and project development activities.
• Support the development of the existing project pipeline, working alongside the sales and business development teams.
• Help shape the future direction, capability and growth of the technical team.

You will be an experienced Principal or Senior EC&I / Controls Engineer with a strong technical background and the ability to lead and develop others.

• A strong background in EC&I and controls engineering.
• Excellent knowledge of process control and industrial control systems.
• A good understanding of wider plant and process environments.
• Experience working on complex engineering projects within industrial, energy, utilities or process environments.
• Previous line management, team leadership or technical leadership experience.
• The ability to mentor, develop and build engineering teams.
• Strong client-facing skills and the confidence to engage with established customers.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of how engineering delivery supports business performance.
• The ability to identify opportunities and contribute to the development of existing client relationships.
• A proactive approach to technical problem-solving and engineering delivery.

You will be someone who combines technical credibility with the interpersonal and commercial skills needed to help grow an engineering function.

Depending on location, the successful candidates will support different areas of the business.

The Glasgow position will focus heavily on hydro projects, supporting established relationships with major clients including Drax and SSE.

Typical project work includes:

• SCADA upgrades.
• Con…