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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Engineer specialising in Extra High Voltage (EHV) systems, with a focus on Electrical, Instrumentation, Control, and Automation (EICA) designs. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in delivering successful projects, from detailed designs to construction and commissioning.

The Role:

The Principal Engineer will play a pivotal role in our team, bringing in-depth knowledge of EHV systems, strong project management skills, and a proven track record of achieving significant cost savings while ensuring reliability, safety, and compliance.

Here are some of the activities you will be involved in…

• Developing technical specifications, single-line diagrams, block cable diagrams, EHV cable calculations, and other design documentation.
• Supporting civil engineers, meeting with clients and subcontractors to discuss technical matters.
• Reviewing subcontractor tender offers, preparing technical bid analysis, and overseeing detailed design submittals.
• Ensuring projects adhere to industry standards, safety regulations, and client requirements.

We would love to hear from you if you can demonstrate the following…

In-depth knowledge of EHV systems and associated technologies with strong leadership, project management skills, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Demonstratable experience in a similar role and the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety or reliability.

A track record of successful project delivery from concept to commissioning.

A degree in Electrical engineering and full UK driving licence.

Our Company

Every day we work smarter, greener and use our imaginations.

Our purpose at Clancy is simple - we make life better for everyone’s growing families. We play a vital role in providing fresh drinking water and power to millions of homes and businesses and so much more.

We are one of the biggest family owned construction businesses in the UK and we care about our people, our clients and the environment.

What Next

You apply, and we respond within two weeks (we know how annoying it is not to hear anything back)! If you don’t receive feedback within that timescale, please don’t be afraid to chase us - one of our values is to do what we say we will do!

Benefits

In addition to helping you reach your career goals, a competitive salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at 24-26 days per annum, we also offer perks including Clancy Xtras, our employee benefits programme with discounts for numerous well-known retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Currys PC World and Vue Cinemas, cycle to work scheme as well as an Employee Assistance Programme.

Clancy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for you to attend an interview, please do let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Committed.