Principal Electrical Engineer

Principal Electrical Engineer Permanent | Capenhurst, Cheshire
Major regulated‑industry site | High-impact engineering role

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer who loves solving complex problems, improving plant performance, and leading others to deliver their best work? This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior engineering role at a site of national significance — one that’s investing heavily in new projects, modernisation and long-term asset improvements.

You’ll lead a team of electrical specialists responsible for developing and delivering design solutions across major CAPEX programmes and smaller engineering modifications. Your work will directly influence safety, reliability, operability and long-term maintainability across a diverse HV/LV network and a wide range of electrical equipment.

If you enjoy technical leadership, multi-disciplinary collaboration, and shaping the standards a site operates to, this is a role where you’ll truly make an impact.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading electrical design activities across major projects and plant modifications
• Providing subject matter expertise to ensure designs meet regulatory, safety and operational requirements
• Driving progress through design reviews, HAZOPs and change management
• Working closely with C&I, Mechanical, Civil, Process, Operations, Maintenance and Project Management teams
• Supporting and mentoring engineers, developing capability within the function
• Improving engineering quality, documentation and standardisation
• Solving complex electrical issues to enhance asset reliability and performance

What you’ll bring

• Degree-qualified Electrical Engineer (Chartered/IncEng beneficial)
• 10 years in regulated environments (nuclear/chemical/COMAH/heavy industry ideal)
• Leadership experience within engineering teams or multi-disciplinary environments
• Strong grounding in electrical design, standards, technologies and safety
• Ability to influence, collaborate and communicate across technical and operational teams
• Eligibility to achieve required security clearance

Why this role?
You’ll be joining a site with genuine long-term investment, a substantial engineering pipeline and the scope to shape how the electrical discipline evolves. This is a chance to step into a role where your decisions matter — and where your expertise directly contributes to safer, smarter, more reliable operational performance.

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.
 
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