Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Wolverhampton (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Up to £83,000 + Package
Hours: 37 per week (flexible hours)

About this Global Engineering OEM:

You'll be joining a major UK engineering firm near Wolverhampton with over six decades of expertise delivering high‑integrity engineered systems for complex, safety‑critical environments.

The business provides full lifecycle capability - design, EC&I engineering, manufacturing, assembly, testing, installation, and ongoing support - all delivered from advanced UK facilities.

Their teams work on bespoke, highly regulated projects involving complex machinery, precision control systems, and integrated multi‑disciplinary engineering challenges.

About the Principal Electrical Design Engineer Role

You will:

Lead and manage EC&I engineering teams delivering high‑integrity and complex control systems for major projects involving mechanical handling machinery, process systems, and heavy engineering plant systems in highly regulated environments such as Energy, Research & Defence.
Oversee full lifecycle delivery from front‑end engineering through detailed design, manufacture, and client handover.
Take on line management responsibilities, mentoring engineers and ensuring compliance with company standards.

Key Responsibilities of Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Lead EC&I design teams across multiple projects, ensuring technical compliance and delivery within budget and schedule.
Design safety‑critical control systems including power distribution, PLC/DCS systems, SCADA‑based systems, and process instrumentation.
Oversee conceptual design studies, calculations, and substantiation documentation for mechanical handling machinery, process systems, and heavy engineering plant systems.
Manage design control files, verify calculations, and supervise design deliverables.
Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and liaise with manufacturing, testing, and commissioning teams.
Ensure compliance with UK H&S legislation and relevant standards.
Participate in HAZOP and design reviews.
Provide technical input for tenders and support safety case submissions.
Drive continuous improvement and problem‑solving initiatives.
Line management duties include resource allocation, performance reviews, recruitment, and professional development.Security Requirements:

This position involves access to sensitive engineering projects. Applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC).

What We're Looking For in a Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
Chartered Engineer status and IET membership.
Extensive EC&I engineering experience in mechanical handling machinery, process systems, and/or heavy engineering plant systems within regulated industries.
Proven ability to manage and lead design teams.
Knowledge of IEC 61508 and British/European standards (advantageous).
Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Salary & Benefits on offer for Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Up to £83k starting salary.
Hybrid & flexible working.
Pension: 5% employer / 5% employee + Death in Service (3× salary).
25 days annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days.
Accrue up to 5 extra days for authorised extra hours.
Membership fees paid.

Commutable From Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Telford, Dudley, Walsall, Cannock, Stafford, and surrounding areas.

Why Join Us?

We are committed to engineering excellence and professional development. You'll benefit from structured career progression, ongoing training, and support to achieve Chartership, ensuring your skills stay at the forefront of industry standards.

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