Principle Engineer

Description:

Job Title: Principle Engineer - Control Systems

Location: Sheffield (WHF 2 days a week), flexible working available

Salary: To be discussed on application

Permanent

Office / Project based site work

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role:

Technical Partners are supporting a leading engineering and technology organisation in the appointment of a Principal Engineer. This is a senior technical leadership role focused on the design, development, and integration of advanced control systems across highly regulated and safety-critical environments.

You will take full ownership of complex technical solutions, leading projects from concept through to commissioning and handover, while ensuring compliance, performance, and client satisfaction. Alongside hands-on technical responsibility, you will provide leadership, mentorship, and strategic direction to multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

This role offers significant influence across project delivery, technical governance, client engagement, and continuous improvement, making it ideal for an experienced engineer looking to shape engineering excellence at a senior level.

Benefits

Salary to be discussed on application
25 days annual leave, 8 Bank Holidays, plus the ability to buy and sell up to 5 days per year
Flexible start and finish times, including flexi-Fridays
Competitive Employee Referral Award Scheme
Private Medical Insurance
Life Assurance
Pension
Payment of professional membership fees
Healthy Extras - Employee Assistance Programme, access to a practising GP, Confidential Advice
Enhanced family friendly policies
Key Responsibilities

As Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for:

Leading and approving complex system architectures, designs, and technical specifications
Owning system integration, ensuring compatibility, performance, and regulatory compliance
Taking accountability for system testing, validation, and commissioning activities
Producing and approving high-quality technical documentation, including requirements, design specifications, test plans, manuals, and quality records
Translating client requirements into clear functional and non-functional specifications
Chairing and leading technical discussions, identifying and resolving engineering issues
Planning and leading commissioning activities at client sites
Managing and controlling project resources, budgets, and expenditure, including authorisation
Coordinating testing and troubleshooting of bespoke control systems
Driving continuous improvement and innovation opportunities within projects
Providing technical leadership, coaching, and mentorship to engineers across disciplines
Supporting team capability development, training, and skills planning
Acting as the senior technical interface for clients, including leading project and technical meetings
Providing technical sign-off during bid and tender stages, including approval of estimates and effort
Collaborating closely with software, hardware, manufacturing, and project management teams
Delivering accurate project reporting, including progress, risks, and recovery plans
Ensuring compliance with internal quality management systems, processes, and procedures
Leading technical and quality reviews and acting as subject matter expert
Maintaining excellent knowledge of client-specific and international engineering standards
Ensuring full compliance with health, safety, and wellbeing requirements
Line management and functional responsibility for assigned team members
Successfully closing out projects to client and internal standards
Experience & Knowledge Required

Minimum 7 years' experience in systems engineering, hardware, control systems, or electrical design
Strong technical knowledge of relevant engineering tools and software, such as:

AutoCAD Electrical
PLC, SCADA, and HMI platforms

Experience delivering projects within highly regulated or safety-critical industries (e.g. nuclear, energy, industrial manufacturing)
Solid understanding of systems engineering principles and integration methodologies
Experience managing full project lifecycles, including cost control and client engagement
Awareness of basic contractual and commercial requirements
Proven experience of software development and/or hardware integration
Experience working on customer sites and leading commissioning activities
Strong knowledge of quality management systems, processes, and compliance standards
Skills & Attributes

Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
Ability to develop and defend technical solutions during bid and tender stages
Strong technical leadership and decision-making capability
Confident managing teams, performance, and challenging situations
Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-focused mindset
Values Fit

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

A strong commitment to delivery and accountability
A safety-first mindset with uncompromising standards
Technical mastery and professional credibility
A passion for continuous learning and development
A collaborative approach to working with teams and clients
Willingness to challenge convention and drive innovation
Why Apply?

Our clients are a specialist engineering and technology partner delivering automation, control, and digital transformation solutions to clients across the energy, nuclear, and industrial manufacturing sectors. With decades of industry expertise, they design and integrate systems that improve safety, reliability, and operational performance across critical infrastructure. Their work supports organisations in delivering secure, sustainable, and future‑ready operations.

This is a high-impact leadership role offering the chance to work on technically complex projects that support critical infrastructure and advanced industrial systems. You'll have the opportunity to influence engineering strategy, mentor talent, and deliver solutions that make a tangible difference.

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