Principal Electrical Engineer (Critical Infrastructure)


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£65,000 to £80,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	City of London, EC2V 6DN
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Sept 2026
Closing date:	28 Oct 2026

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Summary

London | Hybrid Working (3 Days Office / 2 Days Home)

£65,000 - £80,000 + Benefits

Our client is a well-established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering critical infrastructure and complex engineering projects across the UK. With exceptionally low staff turnover, the business is recognised for its collaborative culture, technical excellence, and commitment to long-term career development.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership in the design and delivery of critical electrical infrastructure projects. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-profile schemes involving resilient power systems, HV/LV networks, standby generation, and other mission-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and delivery of electrical infrastructure projects from concept through to completion.

Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to engineers within the team.

Oversee the production and review of electrical designs, calculations, specifications, and technical reports.

Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients and stakeholders.

Support project management activities, ensuring delivery of the programme, budget, and quality standards.

Coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams and external consultants.

Conduct site visits, surveys, technical assessments, and design reviews.

Contribute to business development activities, client relationship management, and project bids.

Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practice.

What's on Offer?

£65,000 - £80,000 salary depending on experience

Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days WFH)

Generous annual leave allowance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Professional development and chartership support

Flexible working culture

Clear progression opportunities within a growing engineering consultancy

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Engineer looking to take on a strategic, leadership-focused role within a stable and highly regarded consultancy delivering some of the UK's most technically challenging infrastructure projects.

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