Principal EC&I Engineer

June 11, 2026
Urgent

Job Description

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

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.

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