Principal Electrical Engineer

BGEN Ltd; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Warrington is looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer. You will lead projects focusing on sustainable design solutions and regulatory compliance, managing subcontracts, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate has a degree in electrical engineering and experience in regulated projects. This full-time position offers a range of benefits including a pension scheme and hybrid working opportunities.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Death in Service Benefit

Private health care

Employee assistance programme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical engineering design standards.
• Must be a Chartered Engineer.
• Experience across multiple industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects within client frameworks.
• Carrying out audits and feasibility studies.
• Mentoring team members and driving improvements.

Skills

Degree in electrical engineering or related field

Experience as Principal Electrical Engineer

Strong background in regulated construction projects

Knowledge of hazardous area design

Skilled in British Standards, CDM 2015 duties

Familiar with AutoCAD, Revit, DIALux, SKM

Passionate about mentoring

Education

Degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

DIALux

SKM

Job description

BGEN Ltd, Warrington, England, United Kingdom

Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Where will you be working?

At M Group Water we help our clients safeguard the water supply, improve environmental performance and manage demand for future generations. We enhance and extend asset life, ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards. We’re problem solvers with over 140 years of combined experience in engineering and infrastructure.

This role will join BGEN – one of the UK's largest multidisciplinary design and build contractors with over 100 years of industry experience. We support clients in the water, power & energy, pharmaceutical, nuclear and food and beverage industries to deliver next generation, value-added engineering solutions.

What will you be doing?

You’ll lead projects within BGEN’s client frameworks, offering expert guidance and sustainable design solutions that balance technical, cost, and schedule needs. You’ll carry out audits, feasibility studies, and risk assessments, while supporting bids and reviewing tenders. From managing design subcontracts to delivering detailed electrical designs, your leadership ensures quality and efficiency. You’ll mentor team members, drive operational improvements, and provide clear, practical advice. With a strong grasp of design standards and CDM 2015 responsibilities, you’ll help shape successful outcomes and foster a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering environment.

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in electrical engineering or related field
• Experience as Principal Electrical Engineer across multiple industries
• Strong background in regulated construction projects and full project lifecycle
• Skilled in British Standards, CDM 2015 duties, and LV/HV systems
• Familiar with AutoCAD, Revit, DIALux, SKM, and digital engineering tools
• Knowledge of hazardous area design and quality assurance practices
• Passionate about mentoring and improving operational efficiency
• Chartered Engineer

What’s in it for you?

• Company Pension Scheme
• Death in Service Benefit
• Hybrid working available following initial probationary period
• Opportunity to purchase additional holidays per year (up to 5 days for full time employees)
• My Rewards – discounts on high street and online shopping
• Employee assistance programme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

In addition, this role offers

• Private health care for you
• Recommend a friend – get rewarded for introducing people to us
• Overtime

About Us

We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people. We’re one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who share a passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs.

Our values help shape our culture and how we work with one another:

• We’re responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet.
• We’re open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations.
• We’re together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
• We’re ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life.

Whether you’re a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development.

Please note:

Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.

For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Construction