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Principal Engineer

Saint Neots, Cambridgeshire, United KingdomFull-time2026-10-19 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Provide technical leadership and industry expertise across complex engineering projects in highly regulated sectors including Power Generation, Pharmaceuticals, Oil & Gas, Nuclear and Offshore.

Role type

Principal Engineer (Technical Leadership & Strategy)

Builds

Innovative solutions and emerging industry requirements for critical industrial sectors

Domain

Industrial Automation, Process Control, Energy Transition

Required skills

Technical leadership, regulatory compliance, multi-disciplinary engineering, process control systems, industrial automation, risk management, stakeholder engagement, project delivery, PLC/SCADA/DCS architectures, IEC standards knowledge

Preferred skills

Functional Safety certification, technical community contribution, emerging energy transition technologies

Technologies

PLC, SCADA, DCS, IEC 61508, IEC 61511, IEC 62682, IEC 61882

Responsibilities

Act as technical authority for assigned industry sectors ensuring regulatory compliance; Lead and mentor multi-disciplinary engineering teams; Define technical approaches, quality standards, and project milestones; Conduct technical reviews and risk assessments; Lead regulatory change assessments; Serve as senior technical escalation point; Build trusted relationships with customers and stakeholders; Ensure successful project delivery to scope, schedule, and budget targets

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence