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 deliveryQualifications:
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 managementHealth 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