Principal Electrical Engineer

This role will provide technical leadership and support to engineering teams for the whole life cycle of plant from specification, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning within the Electrical Engineering discipline. It will act as Group Engineering representative embedded within regional project teams to ensure the use of company best practices, re- use of existing designs where advantageous, and the standardisation of regional designs across the Group. A key part is to provide expertise and advice to regional engineering teams on electrical designs for both new and existing plant / equipment, ATEX zoning and inspections, electrical / safety circuit testing and peer reviewing / checking of designs or documentation. This is a hybrid role requiring 2 days per week in our Bristol office, with flexibility for candidates located outside Bristol. The role involves extensive EU and international travel Essential Expert understanding of electrical engineering design and application of processes. Comprehensive understanding of project design processes including electrical safety. Degree level Electrical engineering or other relevant qualification(s) Extensive and proven experience of working in operational/chemical/processing environment Detailed knowledge of Industrial electrical standards A working Knowledge of ATEX and DSEAR regulations, including experience of Electrical design within a flammable zone. Experience of delivering engineering projects from concept to delivery Willingness to travel as required to different regions Desirable Experience of pressurised liquefied gas systems Experience of chemical processing plant lifecycle management CompEx EX01-EX04 and or EX12 or EX14 Previous experience working in difference global regions Benefits 25 days annual leave increasing to 27 days after 5 years service, plus 8 days bank holiday Pension, 5% employer contribution and 3% employee Life Assurance Employee Incentive Programme Employee Assistant Program Mental Health Team Cycle to work scheme Long Service Awards Family leave e.g maternity leave, paternity leave adoption leave and shared parental leave Work-life balance On Site Refreshments

Location: Bristol,, GB

Posted Date: 8/1/2025