Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer
Location: London
Sector: Water
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Overview:
We are working on behalf of a leading engineering consultancy that is actively expanding its delivery team in response to increased project demand in the UK water sector. They are looking to bring on a Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer to support design and construction projects in the clean and wastewater industries.

You’ll join a collaborative team delivering high-profile water infrastructure projects at feasibility, FEED, detailed design, and construction phases. The role includes site work, technical oversight, and cross-disciplinary coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage electrical design activities on live water and wastewater projects

• Provide oversight and approval of electrical and control deliverables across project stages

• Coordinate with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders

• Develop Electrical Load Schedules and specify MCCs, instrumentation, and telemetry systems

• Prepare scopes of work for subcontracted installation and conduct technical bid evaluations

• Support construction liaison, site surveys, and commissioning activities

• Ensure designs comply with UK and international standards, including WIMES

• Promote sustainability, Net Zero design principles, and robust safety practices

Requirements:

• Degree or recognised apprenticeship in Electrical, Electronic, or Control Engineering

• Chartered or working towards Chartership with a recognised engineering institution

• Background in EICA design within water or wastewater projects

• Experience reviewing and approving design documentation for construction

• Knowledge of UK compliance standards including ATEX, CE/UKCA, EMC, and PED

• Familiarity with managing safety, risk, and quality in a project delivery environment

• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a proactive and practical mindset

Why Apply:

• Be part of an expanding, high-performing water design team

• Work on UK-wide infrastructure upgrades with industry-leading clients

• Opportunities for professional growth and technical leadership

• Supportive and collaborative engineering culture