Principal Electrical Engineer at Egis Group

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Design, Team Leadership, Rail Station Engineering, BIM, Project Management, Technical Review, Mentoring, Stakeholder Management, Electrical Calculations, British Standards, Network Rail Standards, HS2 Standards, TfL Standards, Amtech Pro Design, Dialux, Relux

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Company Description The Anthro joint venture between Egis and VVB Engineering will provide comprehensive turn-key services for London’s state-of-the-art HS2 gateway station at Old Oak Common. We have been awarded a multi-year contract to deliver MEPHFC (Mechanical, Electrical Public Health, Fire and Communications) systems works. Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced, and motivated Principal Electrical Engineer to join the Egis Transport Solutions MEPHFC Design Team. The ideal candidate will have experience in rail station electrical services design and coordination. As Principal Electrical Engineer you will be a senior member of the team and will be required to support the Associate Director, who leads the MEPHFC team. You will lead and manage other engineers and be responsible for the delivery of electrical designs. We are looking for someone who’s dedicated, diligent, and driven, and will take this challenge head on, being an important part of a dynamic team with big ambitions. Key Responsibilities: Lead, manage, and support a team of electrical engineers, ensuring effective allocation of workload and time management. Mentor and develop junior and mid‑level engineers, helping to build the team’s technical capability. Foster a “get it right first time” culture focused on quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. Represent the electrical discipline in client and project meetings, promoting collaborative working relationships. Prepare and deliver presentations to clients, internal teams, and project stakeholders (technical and non‑technical). Lead the full lifecycle of electrical design, from feasibility through to detailed design, construction support, and As‑Built documentation. Oversee the production of design markups, drawings, specifications, and schedules, ensuring alignment with standards, client requirements, and industry best practice. Undertake and approve detailed engineering calculations and electrical system design (e.g., lighting, LV, containment, transformer sizing, small power, schematics). Carry out technical reviews and ensure designs comply with statutory, regulatory, and project‑specific requirements. Manage and review specialist supplier and subcontractor technical submissions for compliance and coordination. Support testing, commissioning, and certification processes where required. Lead design assurance activities, including structured design reviews and technical governance processes. Act as a key participant in coordination sessions, technical workshops, and multidisciplinary design interfaces. Ensure effective integration of electrical systems within a BIM‑driven environment. Produce clear progress reports and communicate project status, risks, and issues effectively. Qualifications Essential: Degree in Electrical Engineering. Member of an engineering institute and professionally registered with the Engineering Council. Sufficient experience in the railway industry. Experience in managing works in accordance with NR‑L2‑RSE‑02009, Engineering Management of Projects. Experience in rail station electrical services design and coordination. Excellent understanding of electrical systems from a technical, design, installation, buildability, and maintenance perspective. Comprehensive knowledge of British Standards and Regulations, and rail standards such as Network Rail, HS2, and TfL. Knowledge of engineering software tools including Trimble/Amtech Pro Design, Dialux or Relux. Ability to deliver work to a programme and budget. Knowledge of procurement activities and lead times. Excellent leadership skills and mentoring experience. Ability to train and upskill team members. Expert communication, organisation, and collaboration abilities. Proficient at leading meetings and presenting to clients, stakeholders, colleagues, subcontractors, and suppliers. Experience of supporting the organisation to build and grow Committed to continuous professional development, staying updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in rail design and engineering. Desirable: Knowledge of design stages and requirements e.g. RIBA, BSRIA, GRIP Experience of working in an engineering production environment Experience of multi-disciplinary design and coordination, and the delivery of projects to a high quality, throughout all design stages Experience of working with 3D models in a BIM environment Experience of producing technical notes, reports, specifications, drawings, schedules and calculations Ability to find solutions to engineering problems Proven capability in managing design interfaces and integration processes Experience of design assurance requirements & processes Good understanding of relevant legislation such as CDM and CSM Good knowledge of NEC contracts and project communications Understanding of project scopes, requirements, works information, and excellent commercial awareness Additional Information YOU MUST HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION We are committed to our planet: We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone’s contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for EGIS, you will be included, listened to, and respected. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone’s contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for EGIS, you will be included, listened to, and respected. This job profile has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of the work performance by employees within this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications / experience required by employees assigned to the role. This job profile may be subject to future amendments following appropriate discussion. Business Line: Transportation Service Line: Inter - Urban Transport Region: Europe and Africa Job Family: Technical Engineering

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of electrical engineers to deliver comprehensive electrical designs for the HS2 gateway station. Oversee the full design lifecycle from feasibility to as-built documentation while ensuring technical compliance and multidisciplinary coordination.