Principal / Lead Electrical Engineer

We are looking to strengthen our engineering team with a Lead Electrical Engineer based at our Peterborough office with hybrid working available.

What will you be doing as our new Principal Electrical Engineer?

As our Principal Electrical Engineer, you will be the Electrical Engineering authority, responsible for providing independent advice and arbitration for quality and compliance related issues. You’ll support the Design Managers and Electrical Lead Engineers to assess the complexity of design, identify suitable methods and assign suitably competent resources and specialists.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Foster innovative ways of working to achieve sustainable outcomes rather than outputs.

Discipline Management

Develop procedures, standards, and guidance to achieve a "right-first time" philosophy.

Collaborate with suppliers to ensure competency and performance and manage supplier frameworks.

As part of the asset standards governance process identify, support, implement and approve standard products for delivery efficiency and consistency in projects.

Project Delivery

Support the identification of value-driven solutions at Stage 1 of projects.

Conduct audits (internal and externa) to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.

Lead the resolution of non-compliance issues, competency gaps, and procedural improvements.

Offer expert direction for complex design challenges and stakeholder engagement.

Health & Safety

Drive excellence in compliance with CDM regulations, ensuring safe and compliant designs.

Conduct audits on electrical safety standards (., HAZOP, DSEAR) and lead improvements.

People & Team Development

Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and career guidance to the electrical engineering team.

Champion professional development and qualifications while fostering an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment.

Transformation & Innovation

Inspire a culture of experimentation, safe failure, and continuous improvement.

Lead the introduction of new technologies and techniques to advance performance and sustainability.

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