Principal Engineer

Principal Engineer

Posted Today by 1752220434

Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
Manchester

Summary: The Principal Engineer - Electrical role in Manchester involves leading the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) for a hydrogen project within the Defence/Nuclear sector. The position requires extensive electrical engineering expertise and strong leadership skills to manage complex projects. The role is hybrid and classified as outside IR35, targeting candidates with the right to work in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical input and approve electrical engineering documents.
  • Allocate tasks and ensure on-time project delivery.
  • Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and regulations.
  • Prepare requisitions and review bids for HV/LV equipment.

Key Skills:

  • Experience in HV system design up to 33kV.
  • Strong knowledge of HV protection systems and schematics.
  • Skilled in electrical network and earthing system design.
  • Proficient in power system analysis (fault levels, load flow).
  • Expertise in specifying equipment for hazardous areas.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Manchester

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Principal Engineer - Electrical

Manchester - Hybrid

OUTSIDE IR35

We are currently looking for a Principal /Lead Engineer - Electrical to join a leading client of ours in the Defence/Nuclear sector. They are a leading infrastructure solutions provider driving innovation across transportation, energy, water, and defence sectors. They are renowned for delivering complex, high-impact projects that support national sustainability and economic growth goals.

As a Principal Electrical Engineer you will collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to deliver the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) for an innovative hydrogen project. This role demands deep expertise in electrical engineering for process plants and strong leadership capabilities to oversee a major project.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical input and approve electrical engineering documents.
  • Allocate tasks and ensure on-time project delivery.
  • Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and regulations.
  • Prepare requisitions and review bids for HV/LV equipment.

Key skills:

  • Experience in HV system design up to 33kV.
  • Strong knowledge of HV protection systems and schematics.
  • Skilled in electrical network and earthing system design.
  • Proficient in power system analysis (fault levels, load flow).
  • Expertise in specifying equipment for hazardous areas.

If you want to work with a company that delivers pioneering infrastructure solutions that shape a smarter, more connected and sustainable UK, then reply with an UpToDate CV for more info.

*P. S: Company cannot provide visa sponsorship, so only candidates residing in UK and with the existing right to work will be considered for the role.