Principal EC&I Engineer
| Posting date: | 15 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 August 2025 |
| Location: | Warrington, North West, WA3 6YD |
| Company: | Millbank Holdings Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 57273187 |
Summary
Are you an experienced EC&I Engineer, with the ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams while delivering high-quality technical outcomes on time and within scope?
Do you have the technical depth and leadership skills to act as a subject matter expert while mentoring and developing others?
Are you committed to upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, and engineering best practice?
If so, this could be an exciting opportunity for you!
The Opportunity
The Principal Engineer provides leadership in delivering engineering and technical activities through the application of sound processes, domain knowledge, and extensive experience. At this level, the role involves managing complex engineering tasks, resolving a range of technical challenges, and producing high-quality deliverables. You will work either independently or as part of a small team, often acting as a subject matter expert in a specialist area.
This role involves the production and review of technical reports, calculations, specifications, and other documentation. You will support and mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of collaboration, high performance, and continuous improvement.
Your duties and responsibilities will be
- Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver engineering work in line with agreed scope, schedule, and quality standards.
- Supervise and mentor engineers and technical specialists.
- Promote collaboration between engineering and other functional teams.
- Manage customer relationships and ensure clear, timely communication of technical progress and challenges.
- Ensure all engineering outputs meet defined technical standards and specifications.
- Produce, review, and approve engineering deliverables including analyses, reports, method statements, and technical documents.
- Ensure all outputs undergo appropriate levels of review, verification, and approval.
- Apply relevant procedures, codes, and standards to all technical activities.
- Maintain the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance.
- Manage resourcing and skills development to meet project requirements.
- Plan and execute project and technical audits to support learning and continuous improvement.
- Stay current with industry best practices and drive engineering excellence within the team.
- Contribute to learning from experience (LfE) activities during and after project execution.
- Support business development through technical input into bids and tenders.
- Actively participate in shaping a culture that reflects organisational values around safety, inclusion, and ethical behaviour.
- Take ownership of team performance and development, providing ongoing feedback and support.
- Plan and manage engineering resources effectively to meet client expectations and project commitments.
You will have the following qualifications & experience
- Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline.
- Chartered Engineer status.
- Demonstrable experience managing engineering teams and delivering analysis work across various project types and complexities.
- Proven ability to produce, review, and approve a wide range of technical documentation.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across disciplines.
It's great if you also have the following
- Membership of a relevant professional institute or ability to register with the Engineering Council
- Experience delivering engineering scope from concept design to EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction).
- Broad experience across commercial or defence engineering projects.
Get in touch now
If you’re seeking a new opportunity and think you have the skills and experience for this role, then apply now or contact Zoe Wilson via LinkedIn.
Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’.
Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business.
Do you have the technical depth and leadership skills to act as a subject matter expert while mentoring and developing others?
Are you committed to upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, and engineering best practice?
If so, this could be an exciting opportunity for you!
The Opportunity
The Principal Engineer provides leadership in delivering engineering and technical activities through the application of sound processes, domain knowledge, and extensive experience. At this level, the role involves managing complex engineering tasks, resolving a range of technical challenges, and producing high-quality deliverables. You will work either independently or as part of a small team, often acting as a subject matter expert in a specialist area.
This role involves the production and review of technical reports, calculations, specifications, and other documentation. You will support and mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of collaboration, high performance, and continuous improvement.
Your duties and responsibilities will be
- Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver engineering work in line with agreed scope, schedule, and quality standards.
- Supervise and mentor engineers and technical specialists.
- Promote collaboration between engineering and other functional teams.
- Manage customer relationships and ensure clear, timely communication of technical progress and challenges.
- Ensure all engineering outputs meet defined technical standards and specifications.
- Produce, review, and approve engineering deliverables including analyses, reports, method statements, and technical documents.
- Ensure all outputs undergo appropriate levels of review, verification, and approval.
- Apply relevant procedures, codes, and standards to all technical activities.
- Maintain the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance.
- Manage resourcing and skills development to meet project requirements.
- Plan and execute project and technical audits to support learning and continuous improvement.
- Stay current with industry best practices and drive engineering excellence within the team.
- Contribute to learning from experience (LfE) activities during and after project execution.
- Support business development through technical input into bids and tenders.
- Actively participate in shaping a culture that reflects organisational values around safety, inclusion, and ethical behaviour.
- Take ownership of team performance and development, providing ongoing feedback and support.
- Plan and manage engineering resources effectively to meet client expectations and project commitments.
You will have the following qualifications & experience
- Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline.
- Chartered Engineer status.
- Demonstrable experience managing engineering teams and delivering analysis work across various project types and complexities.
- Proven ability to produce, review, and approve a wide range of technical documentation.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across disciplines.
It's great if you also have the following
- Membership of a relevant professional institute or ability to register with the Engineering Council
- Experience delivering engineering scope from concept design to EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction).
- Broad experience across commercial or defence engineering projects.
Get in touch now
If you’re seeking a new opportunity and think you have the skills and experience for this role, then apply now or contact Zoe Wilson via LinkedIn.
Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’.
Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
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