Principal Electrical Design Engineer
| Posting date: | 08 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 October 2025 |
| Location: | Brighton, East Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Finlay Jude Associates Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | mc0809 |
Summary
FJA are recruiting on behalf of a leading service provider in the utilities industry for an experienced Principal Electrical Design Engineer to strengthen their team.
Benefits
A competitive salary
Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent)
Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent)
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
Contribution Pension scheme
Life Assurance
Health Insurance
Private Medical Insurance
And many more benefits including – cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc
Principal Electrical Design Engineer role:
Develop design layouts that are cost-effective, comply with specifications, and can be constructed and commissioned efficiently. Cost-effectiveness should consider all aspects, including design time, materials, erection, and any impact on other disciplines.
Apply standard practices wherever feasible to ensure consistency and efficiency.
Maintain competitiveness in all design and departmental activities.
Provide accurate estimates and constructive feedback to the Proposals Department.
Adhere to established procedures and processes to support the ongoing development of the department.
Contribute to the creation and improvement of departmental procedures and processes.
Regularly monitor and review procedures to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
Prepare, update, and oversee procedures to support smooth departmental operations.
Maintain comprehensive files and records throughout the lifecycle of contracts.
Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction by prioritising customer needs in all processes.
Foster a culture were satisfying the customer—whether end users or internal departments—is central to achieving objectives.
Maintain and regularly update a personal development plan.
Assist in supervising, mentoring, and developing departmental staff.
Support the maintenance of a safe working environment for all personnel.
Minimize waste across all departmental activities and promote sustainable practices.
Ensure all designs address environmental considerations.
Fully integrate health and safety requirements into all design work.
Principal Electrical Design Engineer requirements:
Strong understanding of the principles of water and sewage treatment.
Proven experience in managing staff in the design of water and sewage treatment plant systems.
Full membership of a recognised professional institution.
Chartered Engineer status.
Preferable: Relevant engineering degree in a related discipline.
Minimum: Relevant engineering HND with extensive practical experience.
Ability to rationalise designs and produce cost-effective, efficient plant layouts.
Broad knowledge of water treatment, including mechanical, process, and electrical engineering, as well as project management.
Flexible and analytical, able to assimilate and interpret large volumes of diverse technical data.
Strong presentation skills, able to communicate technical proposals clearly, confidently, and persuasively.
Proficient in computer applications relevant to engineering.
Valid driving licence.
If you are looking for a fantastic Principal Electrical Design Engineer opportunity and want to work for a leading national contractor with opportunities to progress, then click on the 'apply now’ button.
Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers
Benefits
A competitive salary
Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent)
Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent)
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
Contribution Pension scheme
Life Assurance
Health Insurance
Private Medical Insurance
And many more benefits including – cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc
Principal Electrical Design Engineer role:
Develop design layouts that are cost-effective, comply with specifications, and can be constructed and commissioned efficiently. Cost-effectiveness should consider all aspects, including design time, materials, erection, and any impact on other disciplines.
Apply standard practices wherever feasible to ensure consistency and efficiency.
Maintain competitiveness in all design and departmental activities.
Provide accurate estimates and constructive feedback to the Proposals Department.
Adhere to established procedures and processes to support the ongoing development of the department.
Contribute to the creation and improvement of departmental procedures and processes.
Regularly monitor and review procedures to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
Prepare, update, and oversee procedures to support smooth departmental operations.
Maintain comprehensive files and records throughout the lifecycle of contracts.
Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction by prioritising customer needs in all processes.
Foster a culture were satisfying the customer—whether end users or internal departments—is central to achieving objectives.
Maintain and regularly update a personal development plan.
Assist in supervising, mentoring, and developing departmental staff.
Support the maintenance of a safe working environment for all personnel.
Minimize waste across all departmental activities and promote sustainable practices.
Ensure all designs address environmental considerations.
Fully integrate health and safety requirements into all design work.
Principal Electrical Design Engineer requirements:
Strong understanding of the principles of water and sewage treatment.
Proven experience in managing staff in the design of water and sewage treatment plant systems.
Full membership of a recognised professional institution.
Chartered Engineer status.
Preferable: Relevant engineering degree in a related discipline.
Minimum: Relevant engineering HND with extensive practical experience.
Ability to rationalise designs and produce cost-effective, efficient plant layouts.
Broad knowledge of water treatment, including mechanical, process, and electrical engineering, as well as project management.
Flexible and analytical, able to assimilate and interpret large volumes of diverse technical data.
Strong presentation skills, able to communicate technical proposals clearly, confidently, and persuasively.
Proficient in computer applications relevant to engineering.
Valid driving licence.
If you are looking for a fantastic Principal Electrical Design Engineer opportunity and want to work for a leading national contractor with opportunities to progress, then click on the 'apply now’ button.
Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers