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Principal Electrical Engineer - Nuclear

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United Kingdom , Manchester

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Salary:

60000.00 - 80000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to support a portfolio of Defence and Nuclear Energy projects, delivering work from concept studies through to detailed design. The role is primarily aligned to their Nuclear Energy programmes, though there may be opportunities to support work across wider sectors including Water, Transport, Energy, Green Energy and Oil & Gas. You will work within a multi-disciplinary environment, leading electrical engineering delivery across complex projects and taking responsibility for high-quality technical outputs including calculations, reports, specifications and design documentation. This is a hybrid role, combining remote working with occasional office attendance, site visits, design reviews and client meetings, primarily across the North West region. You will also play a key role in mentoring junior engineers and providing technical leadership, including confidently challenging designs and delivering value-engineered solutions in client-facing environments.

Job Responsibility:

  • Provide technical leadership and electrical engineering input across projects and proposals
  • Prepare, check and approve engineering documentation and deliverables
  • Allocate work across the electrical discipline and manage delivery against programme
  • Mentor and develop graduates and less experienced engineers
  • Ensure delivery to programme, budget and client expectations
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation, codes of practice and client/company standards
  • Prepare equipment specifications and requisitions (HV/LV switchboards, transformers, UPS, motors, VFDs, lighting, etc.)
  • Produce installation scopes of work
  • Review supplier quotations and complete technical bid assessments
  • Protection grading studies and earthing calculations
  • Power system analysis (fault levels, load flow studies)
  • Electrical equipment sizing calculations
  • Commissioning support
  • DNO engagement and procurement support

Requirements:

  • Strong knowledge of design practices and installation requirements within the Nuclear sector
  • Significant electrical engineering experience on Nuclear projects
  • Existing Security Clearance or the ability to obtain clearance
  • Excellent knowledge of UK legislation and engineering standards
  • Experience with nuclear plant installation requirements
  • Experience with CE/UKCA compliance (ATEX, PED, LVD, Machinery Directive, EMC)
  • Strong understanding of risk management and HSE requirements
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (apprenticeships considered)
  • Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, or close to achieving professional registration

Nice to have:

  • Experience working in multi-disciplinary project teams
  • Experience leading projects in a client-facing role
  • ATEX experience
  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
What we offer:

benefits

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 26, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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