Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer - Take the Lead!

Location: Manchester (Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 days remote)
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
Engagement: Permanent

Great client, looking for a Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic Manchester team. With the current lead based in Glasgow moving on, this is your chance to step up and take the reins locally, guiding technical design delivery and mentoring junior engineers.

Why Join Us?

1. Make It Your Own: Lead from the front with the freedom to shape the role.
2. Career Progression: No ceiling on progression—step up to Principal or Associate.
3. Team Strength: Work with a long-established and reputable team.
4. Exciting Projects: Be part of healthcare, higher education, and more.
5. Flexibility: Hybrid working model to suit your lifestyle.

Your Role:

1. Lead the technical delivery of electrical designs from concept to completion.
2. Oversee and mentor two junior engineers, fostering growth and development.
3. Conduct site visits and surveys as needed—locally focused, no extensive travel.
4. Collaborate with a skilled team to deliver innovative, practical solutions.

About You:

1. Proven experience in electrical design engineering—from scratch to solution.
2. Strong leadership skills and the ability to mentor younger team members.
3. Confident in both technical design and client communication.
4. Passionate about delivering high-quality, practical design solutions.