Design engineer Work, Jobs in Waltham Abbey, Ess (with Salaries)

Principal Electrical Engineer - Heat
BUUK Infrastructure —London
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- System design
- Master's degree
11d
Graduate Design Engineer
GKR Scaffolding LTD —London
- From £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Engineering
- System design
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3d
Design Engineer
Kier Group —London
- Full-time
3D-Modeller and CAD/CAM Engineer
Datalec Precision Installations —Buntingford
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office
- IT
- Free parking
- Store discount
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5d
Mechanical Design Engineer
Mechanical engineering jobs —London
- £65,000 - £80,000 a year
3d
Architectural Technician / Architectural Technologist – Residential Layout Designer
Elite —Finchley
- £25,401.91 - £49,168.45 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AutoCAD
- CAD
- System design
Quick apply
7d
Product Designer
Nevis Wealth —London
- Full-time
11d
AI Experience Designer, United Kingdom - BCG X
Boston Consulting Group —London
- Full-time
- Up to 50% travel
- English
- Travel
Design Engineer
Parmarbrook —London
- Communication skills
Engineering Manager
Johnson Matthey —Enfield
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
Product Designer
Avant Arte —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
Quick apply
5d
RTL Design Engineer
Apple —London
AutoCAD Draughtsman/woman
K&K STUDIO LTD —Bayswater
- From £120 a week
- Part-time
- AutoCAD
- Hospitality
- CAD
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11d
Product Designer
Geordie AI —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AI
- Communication skills
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10d
Mechanical Engineer
KELVIN HUGHES LIMITED —Enfield
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Engineering
Product Designer
Compare the Market —London
- Communication skills
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CAD Designer - Steelwork
A K Steel Services Ltd —Gravesend
- From £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- CAD
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
12d
Technology Maintenance & Project Engineer
Kier Group —London
- £55,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- No degree
- Travel
- Communication skills
Senior Product Designer
Wise Australia Investments —London
- £78,000 - £100,000 a year
- Referral programme
10d
Design Researcher I Hugo
Corgan —London
- Full-time

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Principal Electrical Engineer - Heat

BUUK Infrastructure -
London

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Job details

Permanent
11 days ago

Benefits

Company pension

Qualifications

Contract management
Driving Licence
Environmental legislation
Engineering
System design
Master's degree
Project management
Electrical systems
Bachelor's degree
Team management
Communication skills
Negotiation

Full job description

Job Description

Job Location: London

Additional Location Information:

Salary: Competitive

Contract type: Permanent

Posting End Date: 17/06/2026

At BUUK Infrastructure, our vision is to be the leading utility partner to accelerate the UK towards net zero for all our customers. Our group of companies has been the major drive for change and innovation over 30 years.

We provide a supportive environment that is committed to enabling our people to be the best – ensuring they feel proud to be themselves and part of BUUK Infrastructure.

We are looking for Principal Electrical Engineer - Heat who would like to help us reach our mission to “earn customer loyalty and drive business growth by providing consistently excellent service”.

Purpose of this role

Provision of design, engineering and technical input related to HV and LV electrical systems within the Metropolitan business to ensure the delivery of excellent district energy schemes.

The Principal Engineer will be part of Metropolitan’s Engineering team. The Engineering team is responsible for provision of detailed technical and commercial services to the to the Metropolitan Business, to ensure that all District Energy Assets, are designed, installed, handed over/adopted and operated to meet Metropolitan and BUUK requirements, current Legislation and relevant standards and Codes of Practice.

Your key responsibilities are

The primary duty will be providing expert input, coordinating and taking responsibility for all electrical design and installation works on a range of projects. Key duties will include:

Delivery of designs and design review of electrical systems within district energy systems at all stages from inception through to commercial operation.

Development of electrical load assessments and electrical system selection strategies.

Supporting the Metropolitan commercial, project delivery and operations teams in management of client and contractor relationships.

Undertaking site inspections, snagging and witness of commissioning for electrical assets being built ahead of adoption or handover from contractor.

Providing advice and assistance to commercial, project delivery and operational teams within Metropolitan and other Teams within BUUK throughout the project lifecycle.

Production and regular review/update of reports, calculations, drawings and specifications.

Preparation of project budgets and estimates.

Ensuring that all electrical system designs meet operational requirements and maximise whole life value.

Attend site to perform installation snagging and auditing; witness testing and commissioning; and to verify installations align with Metropolitan specifications or provide recommendations for conformity.

Support the identification and scoping of measures to improve the electrical efficiency of existing district energy systems.

Review of design software used in the development for district energy design and implement Standards and Procedures.

Ongoing development and optimisation of design and inspection tools for district energy design to ensure they remain fit-for-purpose and support compliance with evolving industry regulation.

Provision of guidance to other departments on electrical aspects of district energy related activities, particularly, but not limited to design, adoption, specifications, and other technical matters.

Regular review of technology to ensure compliance with Legislation, and to reduce capital and operating costs.

Managing the design, approvals and handover/adoption process for electrical district energy assets.

Other core duties will include:

Setting roles and priorities for Graduates, Engineers and Intermediate/Senior Engineers within the team for a specific project.

Working with the Engineering Director to ensure continual development of engineering team knowledge and expertise in district energy design and operations.

Supporting professional development of Graduates, Engineers and Intermediate/Senior Engineers within the team.

Undertaking continuing professional development to maintain and enhance knowledge of evolving Industry Standards and Codes of Practice, Health, Safety and Environmental related requirements.

Supporting the Engineering Director in development of strategy of the Engineering team and input to strategy for the wider Metropolitan Business.

Promoting and enhancing the reputation of the Metropolitan businesses within BUUK and within the industry.

Working in, and produce records as evidence of, compliance with all BU-UK Safety Health environmental and Quality system requirements. Support audit activity required to enable continued company accreditations.

Provide accurate quality work within the department and company.

Be readily contactable during normal hours.

Maintain a helpful and informative work environment.

Ensure that all relevant information is recorded accurately and submitted on time.

Comply with the latest company procedures, legislation and industry skills on all aspects of day-to-day work.

Any other duties as deemed appropriate by the Engineering Director - Metropolitan.

Qualifications

Professional Membership of an Appropriate Professional Institution (e.g. IET) to at least Associate working towards Chartered Engineering level and/or Masters or Bachelors Honours degree in relevant engineering discipline.

Experience/Knowledge

Extensive experience of design and specification of a variety of HV and LV electrical systems for industrial or large scale commercial projects. District Energy (Construction and Adoption) projects at all stages of project development with multiple stakeholders and complex requirements.

Experience in the use of electrical system design, modelling tools and CAD.

Extensive Knowledge and understanding of electrical Industry Standards, Codes of Practice, Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements and related Legislation.

Experience in line management and professional development of junior engineers.

Abilities/Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Able to produce reports, presentations and other written material to a very high standard and tailored to different audiences.

Commercial awareness and knowledge of project management and contract management procedures.

Ability in stakeholder management, negotiating, influencing and decision making.

Desirable

Experience in design and delivery of electrical systems for district energy including CHP and heat pump systems.

Experience in managing the interface between distribution networks and large system loads at 11000 and 400 volts.

Extensive experience of managing a team in technical delivery of all stages of project development including the development, implementation and use of all the necessary controls and processes to ensure successful delivery.

Undertaken site inspections /audits and witnessed systems testing /commissioning.

Conditions of Employment

You will hold a driving licence.

What can you expect from us

Cost of living annual pay review.

Company pension contributions up to 10% if employees contribute 5%.

33 days holiday including bank holidays with the ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks.

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.

To say thank you, each time you successfully refer someone you will receive a referral payment of £1000 (net of tax).

Hybrid working for eligible roles.

Development opportunities to reach your career aspirations.

BUUK has an award-winning culture. We care about your wellbeing and safety as we all deserve the right to go home safe, every day. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we respect each other and advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in all we do.

Research shows that women and people from different underrepresented backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you would like to be a part of our team and you meet many, but not all our requirements for this role, please apply. You can also ask us about flexible working options.

Please note we reserve the right to close the role early. Therefore, if you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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