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 aSenior or Principal Electrical Engineerto 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