Principal Electrical Engineer - Nuclear

Location: Manchester (Hybrid)

Type of role: Permanent

Salary: £75,000 - £85,000

Key Responsibilities

Provide specialist electrical input across projects and proposals
Draft, review, and approve engineering documents
Mentor and develop junior engineers and graduates
Deliver electrical outputs to schedule, budget, and client expectations
Ensure designs comply with relevant legislation, standards, and client requirements
Prepare specifications and requisitions for HV/LV switchboards, transformers, and UPS systems
Apply CE marking compliance across ATEX, PED, LVD, Machinery, and EMC
Work to nuclear plant installation requirements throughout

Requirements

Extensive electrical engineering experience in the nuclear sector
Strong knowledge of design, installation standards, and UK legislation
Skilled in CE marking compliance - ATEX, PED, LVD, Machinery, EMC
Security cleared, or eligible for clearance
Solid grounding in risk management, HSE, and regulatory compliance
Degree-qualified in Electrical or Control Engineering
Chartered or Incorporated Engineer, or working towards professional registration

Benefits

Hybrid working with just 2 days per week office-based
Long-term, secure pipeline across nuclear, water, and hydrogen sectors
Genuine technical authority and mentoring remit
Specialist nuclear exposure at a Principal level