Principal EC&I Engineer

Our client is seeking a Principal EC&I professional to act as the Electrical Lead for RIBA Stage 3 scheme design on major nuclear‑safety‑implicated infrastructure at a naval base. You will lead a team of electrical engineers, own the technical direction for HV/LV and building‑services electrical systems, and ensure delivery aligns with programme, safety and client requirements.

The role is hybrid in Glasgow, with flexibility depending on circumstances.
 

What you will need

• Strong background in building services electrical design across HV, LV and comms systems
• Proven experience delivering EC&I design in regulated or safety‑critical environments
• Demonstrable capability to lead and coordinate a 5–6‑person electrical engineering team
• Experience producing technical scope, resource loading and design change documentation
• Solid understanding of RIBA 3 design, risk management, assumptions control and change governance

 
What’s in it for you

• Opportunity to lead electrical design on a high‑profile national‑security project
• Flexible working arrangement with part‑time onsite expectations
• Influence over technical direction, design quality and team performance
• Attractive rate or salary

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