Job Description

Principal Electrical Design Engineer  

Location: North Bristol (hybrid – 3 days onsite per week)
Salary: up to £70,000 pa + benefits

Our client is a prestigious global high technology business based in North Bristol

As a Principal Design Engineer,  you will play a pivotal role in the development and delivery of delivery of their electrical engineering products.

The Role:

• Act as a recognised technical leader, upholding company and industry (e.g. EN) standards and promoting professional best practices.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure clear specifications and translate requirements into structured, modular designs.
• Produce and manage technical documentation, while liaising with subcontractors and conducting supplier/site visits as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement through design tool development, process enhancements, and supporting departmental operations.

Skills/ Experience Required:

• Experience within a similar senior Electrical Design Engineer role, ideally with experience of designing machine control systems
• AutoCAD Electrical
• Strong communication skills
• High level of stakeholder management
• Able to take a lead on projects, mentor junior members of the team

Contact David Southwood – CPS Group UK