Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Join Our Team as a Principal Electrical Design Engineer!

Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to lead and innovate? UKPN Services is seeking a talented Principal Electrical Design Engineer to join our dynamic team at our Gatwick office. As a permanent employee, you will report to the Systems Design Manager and play a crucial role in delivering technical excellence across our contracts portfolio.

Close Date: 29/04/2025

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary of 89,786.00 plus a 3% bonus
• Blended working options after a 6-month probationary period (3 days in the office, 2 remote)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Reservist leave: 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid
• Personal pension plan with contributions up to 10%
• Tax-efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes
• Occupational health support
• Discounts on hundreds of retailers' products
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance Programme

Job Purpose: As the UKPN Services technical lead, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality designs for Gatwick Airport and other clients. You will ensure compliance with relevant legislation, client, and UKPN Services standards, and lead a team of engineers to produce top-tier design solutions. Your role will involve technical liaison with suppliers and clients, creating new business opportunities, and ensuring successful project delivery.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Develop and oversee the delivery of electrical infrastructure designs
• Provide technical input to the team and UKPN Services bids
• Ensure robust design solutions for accurate tender submissions
• Lead in developing business opportunities and preparing proposals
• Assess cost/benefit trade-offs and support technical decision-making
• Identify areas for technological advancement while maintaining engineering standards
• Manage design engineers for project delivery

Qualifications:

• Degree level or equivalent in engineering or science
• Excellent knowledge of power distribution, electrification, protection, and control systems
• Safety management qualification such as NEBOSH certificate or equivalent
• Membership of a professional body such as the IET
• Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership
• Basic knowledge of project management

Health and Safety Requirements:

• Ensure all Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental requirements are considered
• Promote safe working methods and systems in design
• Mentor junior staff in Health & Safety matters
• Communicate and implement H&S policies
• Create a safe working environment for all staff and contractors

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now and be part of a team that values innovation, excellence, and collaboration!