Principal Electrical Engineer

Location: Capenhurst

Help us to make a world of difference

Urenco is a global leader in the production of low-carbon energy, playing a critical role in delivering secure, reliable nuclear fuel solutions worldwide. We are focused on enabling the sustainable generation of electricity for customers around the world while operating to the highest environmental, social, and regulatory standards.

In addition, as part of a strategically important industry, Urenco is now required to support the UK Government in exploring options to re-establish nuclear fuel capabilities to produce reactor fuel for defence purposes.

To support this new project, we are seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our Capenhurst/Birchwood site. In this role, you will work within our Government Services function as a key interface between site teams and Group stakeholders to ensure effective planning, coordination, and delivery across complex programmes.

At Urenco, we're committed to helping you be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all, of what we're looking for, we still encourage you to apply. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people and offer market-leading training, development, coaching, and mentoring opportunities from some of the brightest minds in the industry.

About the Role

As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will lead a team of highly skilled engineers, providing technical leadership, design oversight, and engineering expertise across major capital programmes. You will support the delivery of Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) and ensure designs are developed in line with Urenco standards, customer requirements, and industry best practice.

You will play a key role in guiding design development, supporting project delivery, acting as an intelligent customer for suppliers and contractors, and ensuring electrical engineering solutions are safe, compliant, and aligned with business objectives.

What You'll Do

Lead Engineering Delivery

Lead and manage a team of Electrical Engineers and Senior Electrical Engineers.
Develop and deliver FEED packages, including Conceptual and Basic Design activities.
Ensure designs are aligned with Urenco standards, customer requirements, and engineering best practice.
Provide technical guidance and oversight throughout the design development process.
Support Project Delivery

Provide engineering support throughout project execution.
Oversee detailed design activities and supplier engineering outputs.
Support the review and approval of design deviations, concessions, and FAT/SAT activities.
Ensure design intent is maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
Develop Technical Capability

Lead, develop, and mentor a team of engineers, ensuring continued technical excellence.
Support training and development programmes to maintain Suitable Qualified and Experienced Person (SQEP) capability.
Contribute to the development of engineering processes, procedures, and standards.
Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across the wider engineering community.
Drive Quality & Safety

Promote a proactive safety culture and learning-from-experience approach.
Ensure designs meet Urenco best practice, customer requirements, and industry standards.
Support innovation and the implementation of advanced electrical engineering solutions.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering and design assurance processes.
What Do You Need to Thrive in This Role?

Qualifications

Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Professional accreditation or relevant specialist training desirable.
Experience

Experience leading engineering teams and delivering major plant or infrastructure projects.
Proven experience in FEED, design development, and project delivery within regulated environments.
Demonstrable expertise in Electrical Engineering.
Technical & Leadership Capability

Strong understanding of engineering design, design management, and regulatory compliance.
Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to maintain design intent throughout the project lifecycle.
Behavioural Attributes

Collaborative and customer-focused approach.
Strong analytical and decision-making capability.
Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
What Can You Expect From Us?

More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper.

As a valued member of our team, you will receive:

Generous Annual Leave:
Starting at 25 days, increasing by one…