Principal Critical Infrastructure Electrical Engineer

Principal Critical Infrastructure Electrical Engineer in Manchester (M1) | Circle Group Search Search Principal Critical Infrastructure Electrical Engineer Circle Group Manchester (M1) Permanent Published: 2 days ago £70000 - £100000 per annum Principal Critical Infrastructure Electrical Engineer Circle Group Principal Critical Infrastructure Electrical Engineer - Manchester Principal Critical Infrastructure Electrical Engineer with experience of Generator installations, large UPS systems, substation design, mission-critical and infrastructure-oriented projects is required by a global consultancy. This role be based anywhere in the UK and they have multiple roles to fill at all levels Electrical services engineers with infrastructure/external works experience beyond standard building services Generator installations, large UPS systems, substation design Mission critical and infrastructure-oriented projects Seniority: Senior engineer level upwards Security clearance: SC level preferred (increasingly required by clients) They deliver innovative engineering solutions across aviation, commercial, residential, education, healthcare, transport, defence, and energy sectors - with defence and energy experience considered especially valuable. Experience required: A qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. Chartered Engineer status with CIBSE or IET (preferred). Strong software proficiency - ETAP, Amtech/ProDesign, Dialux/Relux, NBS, and Microsoft tools. Experience designing PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems. Understanding of energy-reduction strategies and approaches to decarbonising buildings. Experience in design consultancy and/or contractor design environments. A proactive approach, strong decision-making ability, and the confidence to lead deliverables within time and cost constraints. Technical Scope & Project Types Voltage requirements: Comfortable with 11kV schemes (33kV similar) DNO standards familiarity and substation design experience expected Key project areas: Large airport expansion projects Major railway station developments Data center work for global providers Defense secure/mission critical projects Nuclear power stations (Hinkley Point, SMR projects, fusion development) Most important candidate quality: Breadth of experience and willingness to learn outside comfort zone Must actually design systems, not just manage suppliers Need ownership mentality and self-education drive Duties of the role: Interpreting and understanding detailed project briefs. Designing and specifying electrical systems, including LV & MV power, earthing, PV, BESS, and grid-connected renewable technologies. Producing detailed electrical calculations using industry-standard tools such as Trimble ProDesign, ETAP, and PV design software. Preparing high-quality technical specifications. Working closely with our BIM team to develop coordinated Revit models and drawings. Carrying out site surveys, inspections, and monitoring installation works. Creating clear and technically robust reports and documentation. They are looking to pay a starting salary of £70,000 - £100,000 + Hybrid working. To apply, press apply now or send your CV to matthew.leach @ Circlerecruitment .com Keywords: Electrical Engineer, Critical Infrastructure, LV Power, MV Power, Electrical Design Engineer, Electrical Systems Design, ProDesign, ETAP, Revit, PV Design, Solar PV Engineering, BESS, Battery Energy Storage Systems, Grid Connection, Renewable Energy Engineering, Building Services Electrical Engineer, Defence Engineering, Energy Sector Engineering, Electrical Consultancy, Chartered Engineer, CEng, IET, CIBSE, Trimble ProDesign, Dialux, Relux, NBS, Electrical Technical Specifications, Infrastructure Projects, Decarbonisation Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Electrical Site Inspections. Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. 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