8 principal electrical engineer jobs found

We are seeking an experienced Principal Electrical (EC&I) Commissioning Engineer to support a major defence project at a secure, highly regulated site near Reading. This is a senior, site-based role requiring a high level of technical expertise, leadership, and experience in commissioning, testing, and assurance of electrical and control systems within safety-critical environments. Role: Principal Electrical (EC&I) Commissioning Engineer Location: Reading (site-based) Rate: £70 per hour Inside IR35 (Based on year's experience) Employment Type: Contract 12 Months Key Responsibilities ·Lead and oversee the commissioning, testing, and validation of electrical and EC&I systems on a complex defence project and provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior commissioning engineers and site teams. ·Develop, review, and approve commissioning strategies, test procedures, and method statements, alongside supervising functional testing, fault finding, and troubleshooting...

Job Title: C&I Lead Principal Engineer Location: Glasgow  Overview: C&I Lead Principal Engineer based in Glasgow on a 12 month contract duration. Responsibilities: •    Work activities will include project work as the functional Lead Engineer on a Project for Gas transmission industry. •    Lead a team of Engineers and Designers both based in the UK and globally to deliver the C&I scope of work on the project. •    Work activities will be executed across FEED and Detailed Design phases of projects. •    Project work will include the development of Control & Instrument Engineering deliverables. Qualifications: Skills / Qualifications: •    Experience in Control & Instrument Engineering Design on Medium / Large capital projects from concept to start-up. •    Extensive experience in Gas industry. •    Previous experience on NGT projects preferable and/or G35 approver experience is preferred. •    Competent in working within the C&I Discipline of a...

Role: Principal Safety Engineer Location: Plymouth(Hybrid) Duration: 12 months Inside IR35: Umbrella About our client: Our client in Devonport is a leading engineering and maritime organisation specialising in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of naval vessels. The site operates with a skilled workforce across mechanical, electrical, and technical disciplines, delivering high-quality and complex engineering projects. It offers a structured and collaborative working environment with opportunities for hands-on experience and professional development. Main Purpose of Role Responsible for ensuring the delivery of the safety engineering aspects of the facility. Ensure systems are designed against a clear statement of compliance with defined requirements, including demonstration that the design meets relevant HSE requirements. Guiding the development of engineering to the required scope and quality to support timely delivery of the project. Review of Safety Engineering...

My client is seeking a reliable and skilled day & night Electrical Shift Engineer to join their team in the London area on a temporary 3-month contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works across the site, ensuring operational assets experience minimal downtime. Working within a team of engineers, you will maintain high standards of competency and safety, delivering exceptional service to the client and contributing to overall customer satisfaction. You will provide technical support, advice, and guidance to both the client and team members, demonstrating best value when progressing repairs and minor works. Ownership of the site service is essential, ensuring all works are completed safely, accurately, and within agreed service level agreements (SLAs). Principal Accountabilities Work collaboratively within a team of engineers to uphold the highest standards and competencies. Deliver...

EC&I Engineer / Control & Instrumentation Engineer Highly Regulated Sector - SC Clearable (British Nationals Only) 12‑Month Contract | Outside IR35 | 40 hours per week | ASAP Start We are supporting a leading organisation operating within a highly regulated environment, who are seeking an experienced EC&I Engineer to join their team on a long‑term contract. This position is ideally suited to individuals with a background in nuclear, defence, or other regulated process industries. The successful engineer will work closely with a Principal Engineer and broader engineering teams, contributing to the delivery, integration and assurance of control and instrumentation systems across complex industrial assets. Key Responsibilities Support the design, specification and integration of EC&I systems, with particular emphasis on hardware engineering. Work with DCS (Distributed Control Systems) and related control technologies. Ensure engineering work aligns with industry...

Key Responsibilities Early Involvement & Design Development Act as design engineer during concept and definition stages. Provide engineering input into feasibility and conceptual design options. Undertake initial reviews of solution packages, identifying risks, issues or opportunities. Prepare solution pricing deliverables, scopes of work and design submissions. Review supplier bids and support creation of project budgets and programmes. Contribute to risk and opportunities registers and planning documentation. Detailed Design & Engineering Lead internal discipline design activities and manage subcontract design deliverables. Produce engineering specifications, technical documents and scopes of work. Manage service providers, equipment suppliers and MEICA subcontractors throughout the design and delivery phases. Participate in HAZOPs, ALMs and technical review workshops. Conduct site surveys and provide engineering support from concept to commissioning. Review OEM and...

Senior / Principal C&I Engineer – Staff Location: West Wales This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading engineering business during a period of continued growth as they support the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Renewable Energy, Hydrogen and Nuclear sectors. TUV Certified status would be a bonus, though not essential. Role & Responsibilities * Undertaking work providing Process Engineering support to a range of CAPEX and OPEX projects. * Performing safety specification and certification of safety instrumented systems. * Carry out SIL Verification using simplified equations. * Undertake design and checking of deliverables according to discipline and area of expertise. * Checking the quality of design work to ensure compliance with agreed client design specifications. * Preparation and checking of deliverables including drawings, schedules, datasheets, specifications, (input to control philosophies and narratives if applicable). * Development...

Senior / Principal C&I Engineer – Contract Location: West Wales This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading engineering business during a period of continued growth as they support the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Renewable Energy, and Hydrogen sectors. TUV Certified status would be a bonus, though not essential. Role & Responsibilities * Undertaking work providing Process Engineering support to a range of CAPEX and OPEX projects. * Performing safety specification and certification of safety instrumented systems. * Carry out SIL Verification using simplified equations. * Undertake design and checking of deliverables according to discipline and area of expertise. * Checking the quality of design work to ensure compliance with agreed client design specifications. * Preparation and checking of deliverables including drawings, schedules, datasheets, specifications, (input to control philosophies and narratives if applicable). * Development of...