An industry-leading engineering firm, well respected for its technical excellence and customer-first approach, is currently seeking a Principal Engineer to lead its electrical design function. This privately owned, family-run business has a long-standing history of delivering high-quality, bespoke control panel systems to clients across a wide range of sectors.
As Principal Engineer, you will lead a small skilled design team, and playing a central role in maintaining the company’s high standards while guiding future innovation and growth. Reporting directly to senior leadership you will be responsible for upholding design integrity, driving continuous improvement, and helping to instil best engineering practice throughout the business.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

We are seeking a confident and collaborative leader with a strong background in electrical design engineering and a passion for delivering high-quality, client-focused solutions.

• Providing strategic and technical leadership across the design team
• Managing team performance, skills development, and resource planning
• Ensuring design excellence through compliance with relevant standards and client specifications
• Leading initiatives to enhance design efficiency, reduce cost, and accelerate project timelines
• Championing innovation, digital tools, and continuous improvement within the engineering team
• Collaborating with commercial and production teams to deliver successful end-to-end project outcomes