Principal Electrical Design Engineer

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

Please note, no sponsorship available. However, there are some relocation support options for anyone looking to relocate to Bristol area.

Contact David Southwood – CPS Group UK

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

England

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

20-05-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English