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Principal Electrical Engineer

Plymouth
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Role: Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Plymouth(Hybrid

Duration: 12 months

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About our client:

Our client is a leading global aerospace, defence, and security company specializing in delivering complex, mission-critical solutions. With a strong heritage in engineering and innovation, they provide essential services across aviation, marine, land, and nuclear sectors, supporting governments, armed forces, and commercial clients worldwide. Renowned for their commitment to safety, sustainability, and technological advancement, our client plays a vital role in ensuring operational excellence for their customers. Join them and be part of a team that drives innovation and delivers cutting-edge solutions in some of the world's most demanding environments.

The primary purpose of the principal electrical design engineer role is to lead the Intelligent Customer function for electrical aspects of design projects delivered by subcontractors, on behalf of the MOD. This role ensures that outsourced designs meet technical, regulatory, and business requirements while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance. The successful candidate will act as the technical authority, bridging the gap between the company's engineering requirements and subcontractor performance.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

Prescribe electrical requirements for design projects.
Specify electrical aspects in Scope of Work Documentation.
Support tender reviews from a technical perspective.
Provide technical oversight of electrical designs through frequent reviews and progress meetings.
Respond to subcontractor Technical Queries.
Support Design Reviews to ensure that subcontractor electrical designs align with company requirements, industry standards, and regulatory compliance.
Design Validation. Conduct independent assessments, technical audits, and feasibility reviews to verify design integrity and functionality.
Technical Advisory. Provide guidance and expert advice to internal stakeholders regarding subcontractor work, highlighting potential areas for improvement.
Recommend and implement strategies to optimize subcontractor engagement, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness without compromising quality.Required:

Extensive experience of designing electrical systems
Comprehensive understanding of regulations, legislation and standards that are applicable to electrical engineering
Experience of writing requirements and scope of work documents
Experience of working in BIM environments.
Proficient understanding of the IET Wiring Regulations BS7671;
Ability to understand and review electrical engineering drawings and calculations.Please apply if you want to be part of a leading global defence, and security company that delivers complex, mission-critical solutions

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