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Talent Acquisition Manager & Director at Whiteoak Associates

Principal Electrical Engineer – Infrastructure Projects | Up to £100K + Car Allowance

We’re looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer with a passion for driving projects from design through to commissioning, ensuring top standards in safety, quality, and compliance.

What you’ll do:

• Lead electrical engineering across all project stages: tender, design, installation, testing, commissioning & handover
• Manage and mentor a talented team of engineers, designers & BIM/CAD techs
• Deliver high & low-voltage designs (up to 33kV) — lighting, UPS, switchboards, VSDs & more
• Conduct thorough design reviews, ensuring buildability and compliance
• Collaborate on PLC control systems (SCADA, BMS) and contribute to safety studies (HAZID, HAZOP, HAZCON)
• Oversee project documentation and coordinate with on-site teams to resolve issues
• Support tenders and liaise with manufacturers to ensure product suitability

You’ll bring:

• HNC in Electrical Engineering + Chartered status (or working towards it)
• Infrastructure experience (Rail, Highways, Power, Water, Highways)
• Strong knowledge of electrical installations, legislation & design standards
• Skilled with Amtech/Trimble, Cymap, AutoCAD/Microstation
• Experience with low-to-medium voltage systems
• Leadership, communication & team management skills
• SMSTS and/or CSCS card & UK driving licence

What’s in it for you ?

• Up to £100,000 salary + car allowance
• Travel expenses for work beyond your location
• Perkbox – 24/7 access to perks, discounts & wellbeing tools
• 3x Life Assurance & BUPA Private Medical
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Ready to take the lead on landmark infrastructure projects? Apply now!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management, Design, and Engineering

• Industries

  Engineering Services, Building Construction, and Construction

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