Principal Electrical Engineer; design

Position: Principal Electrical Engineer (design)
Location: Capenhurst

Principal Electrical Engineer Salary: £83,175 - £92,416 Capenhurst, Cheshire Ability to achieve and retain required security clearances. Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world. We are looking for a Principal Engineer (Electrical) based at our Capenhurst site to manage and lead internal and external resources for both operational plant support and capital projects.

You and your team shall provide subject matter expertise, ensure codes, standards and good engineering practices are applied, and ensure efficient delivery of engineering solutions. Your work will focus solving complex issues, maintaining an excellent level of safety, and driving improvements in plant performance and reliability. Your team shall work directly with other disciplines (C&I, Mechanical, Process and Civil), other functions (e.g. Project Management, Operations, Maintenance) and the Supply Chain to deliver optimised solutions.

This is an exciting role within a client organisation that operates a site of national significance, with a substantial HV/LV network and diverse electrical plant and equipment. We are undergoing a very large programme of investment and have a strong order book extending well into the future. To ensure our success, this role shall directly support the transformation of the Engineering function.

At Urenco we're committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what were looking for, please still apply. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training and development experiences. What you'll do:
Subject Matter Expertise:
Ensure inherent safety is integrated into design solutions, considering engineering behaviours, human factors, and failure modes. Design Considerations:
Incorporate full range of engineering, operational, process, and maintenance conditions into design. Documentation Management:
Ensure all documents are marked and managed correctly from a security and export control perspective. Legislative Compliance:
Guarantee engineering designs are compliant with all relevant regulations. Design Reviews and HAZOP:
Drive efficient progression through design reviews and HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Studies). Operational Requirements:
Design systems that align with start-up, shutdown, and turndown processes, adhering to operational requirements. Team Leadership:
Foster a collaborative engineering environment and encourage teamwork to drive excellence. Team Management:
Develop your team and ensure the right resources are available and deployed in the correct areas. Performance Improvement:
Continuously improve project delivery, commissioning, and operational support to enhance engineering systems. Change Management:
Lead change management initiatives and support electrical safety and incident investigations. Problem Solving:
Provide solutions to complex problems, improving plant performance and reliability. Cross-Department

Collaboration:

Act as a trusted advisor to the wider Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance teams. Coaching & Mentoring:
Provide guidance and support to engineers. Engineering Delivery:
Improve the delivery of electrical engineering, ensuring all operating modes and conditions are considered. Standards Enhancement:
Enhance engineering standards to ensure long-term maintainability electrical systems. Project Leadership:
Lead the design of new projects and significant plant modifications, ensuring safety, operability, and quality are met. Quality Improvement:
Improve engineering quality by ensuring timely input, leading to reduced re-work. Engineering Documentation:
Ensure all engineering documentation is fit for purpose and maintainable. What do you need to thrive in this role? Chartered/Incorporated Engineer status preferred. Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering with 10 years' experience. 10 years in regulated environments (ideally chemical/nuclear, COMAH or heavy industry). Experience in management and leadership of a sizeable Engineering team.…