Principal Electrical Engineer

Principal Electrical Engineer Join Mott MacDonald to apply for the Principal Electrical Engineer role in our Energy Unit – Nuclear: Defence and Civil Division. Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. About The Role You will play a key role in managing and delivering projects for the nuclear industry, contributing to technical excellence, and collaborating with a successful team across the UK. To deliver an exciting portfolio of nuclear, defence, and other energy and infrastructure projects, you will tackle complex challenges in a collaborative and forward‑thinking environment. Responsibilities Manage and execute electrical building services work on projects, following company and project procedures. Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards, meet project schedules, and stay within budget. Scope and plan electrical building services work for various projects. Lead and mentor electrical building services teams across our project portfolio. Provide input into project planning and execution, including budgeting and manpower requirements. Assign tasks with clarity on scope, quality, and deadlines. Review and approve deliverables to ensure they meet required standards. Attend engineering meetings and liaise with clients and other disciplines. Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including CDM, safety, environmental, and site license conditions. Review and check the work of other engineers. Participate in design reviews and HAZOPS, providing expert advice. Collaborate with project and engineering managers and maintain strong client relationships. Requirements Experience influencing engineering practices and outcomes. Extensive engineering design experience within a regulated industry (preferably nuclear). Previous experience supervising engineering staff. Up‑to‑date knowledge of building regulations, legislation, and standards. Proficiency in Hevacomp, Dialux, Amtech Power, AutoCAD, and IES (Revit experience is a plus). Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Degree in a technical or engineering‑related subject (preferred). Chartered status and membership in a professional body (preferred). Why Join Us? Work on innovative projects in the nuclear industry. Collaborate with a skilled and supportive team. Advance your career while contributing to impactful engineering solutions. Benefits Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan to support everyday health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. We offer life and pension benefits, flexible benefits, and an annual bonus scheme. Minimum 33‑35 days holiday per year, increasing to 35 days after five years. Enhanced family and carers leave, including paid maternity, adoption, and paternity leave. Professional development through mentoring, formal training and self‑development options. Access to employee networks and community outreach programmes. Applications are conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of Security Clearance. Locations: Altrincham, Granada, Derby, Reading, Glasgow, Southampton, Norwich, Bristol. Contract Type: Permanent Work Pattern: Full Time Job Ref: 12965 Recruiter Contact: Erinda Hazizi Apply now or learn more about our application process by contacting us. #J-18808-Ljbffr