Progressive
Principal Electrical Design Engineer
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Principal Electrical Design Engineer
Principal Electrical Design Engineer Location: Wolverhampton (Hybrid Working) Salary: Up to £83,000 + Package Hours: 37 per week (flexible)
About the Global Engineering OEM
Join a leading UK engineering firm near Wolverhampton with over six decades of experience delivering high-integrity engineered systems for complex, safety-critical environments. This role provides full lifecycle capability—design, electrical/control & instrumentation (EC&I) engineering, manufacturing, assembly, testing, installation, and ongoing support—delivered from advanced UK facilities.
Their teams tackle bespoke, heavily 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 control systems for major projects in mechanical handling machinery, process systems, and heavy engineering plant systems in sectors like Energy, Research, and Defence.
- Oversee the full lifecycle—from front-end engineering through detailed design, manufacture, and client handover.
- Take on line management responsibilities, including mentoring engineers and ensuring compliance with company standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead EC&I design teams, ensuring technical compliance, budget adherence, and on-schedule delivery across multiple projects.
- Design safety-critical control systems, including:
- Power distribution
- PLC/DCS systems
- SCADA-based systems
- Process instrumentation
- Oversee conceptual design studies, calculations, and substantiation documentation for mechanical/process systems.
- Manage design control files, verify calculations, and supervise deliverables.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering disciplines, manufacturing, testing, and commissioning teams.
- Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation and industry standards.
- Participate in HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Studies) and design reviews.
- Provide technical input for tenders and support safety case submissions.
- Drive continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives.
- Line management duties: Resource allocation, performance reviews, recruitment, and professional development.
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Security Requirements
- This role requires access to sensitive engineering projects.
- Eligibility for UK Security Clearance (SC) is mandatory.
What We’re Looking For
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status and IET membership.
- Extensive EC&I engineering experience (minimum 10 years) in:
- Mechanical handling machinery
- Process systems
- Heavy engineering plant
- Regulated industries (e.g., Energy, Defence).
- Proven ability to manage and lead design teams.
- Knowledge of IEC 61508 and British/European standards (advantageous).
- Strong leadership, communication, and analytical/problem-solving skills.
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Salary & Benefits
- Starting salary: Up to £83,000.
- Hybrid & flexible working model.
- Pension plan:
- 5% employer contribution / 5% employee contribution
- Including Death in Service benefit (3× salary).
- Holiday entitlement: 25 days (annual leave) + bank holidays + up to 5 extra buyable days.
- Extra leave: Accrue up to 5 days for authorised overtime hours.
- Professional memberships: Fees fully covered.
- Commute proximity: Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Stafford, or nearby regions.
Why Join Us?
- Commitment to engineering excellence and professional development.
- Structured career progression, ongoing training, and support for achieving Chartership.
- Recognition of contributions and alignment with industry-leading standards.
Desired Skills & Tools
- AutoCAD Electrical
- Functional Design Specifications (FDS)
- Electrical schematics (e.g., P&IDs, MCC diagrams)
- HAZOP reviews and SIL analysis (per IEC 61508)
- Experience with control panel design and instrumentation systems
Apply now [via your portal]. Keywords: Principal EC&I Engineer, Electrical Design, AutoCAD Electrical, IEC 61508, SIL, Safety-Critical Systems.
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