Principle Engineer

Job Title: Principal Engineer - Gas Distribution

Location: Sheffield (Hybrid - 2 days per week)

Salary: discussed upon application

Permanent

Office Based / WHF 2 days a week + flexible working hours

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

Technical Partners is recruiting for an experienced Principal Engineer on behalf of a leading engineering and technology organisation.

This senior leadership role will see you leading the design, integration, and delivery of advanced control systems across complex, safety-critical projects within the gas and wider energy sector. You'll take ownership of projects from concept through to commissioning, providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and acting as a key client interface.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Buy/sell up to 5 days holiday
• Flexible working hours and Flexi Fridays
• Private Medical Insurance
• Company Pension & Life Assurance
• Professional membership fees paid
• Employee Assistance Programme and GP access
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Employee Referral Scheme

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and integration of complex control systems
• Oversee testing, validation, commissioning, and project handover
• Produce and approve technical documentation and specifications
• Manage technical delivery, project resources, budgets, and risks
• Lead technical reviews and resolve engineering challenges
• Act as the primary technical contact for clients
• Mentor and develop engineering teams
• Support bids and tenders with technical input and approvals
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and engineering standards
• Collaborate with software, hardware, manufacturing, and project teams

About You

You'll have:

• At least 7 years' experience in systems engineering, control systems, hardware, or electrical design
• Experience delivering projects within regulated industries such as gas, energy, nuclear, utilities, or industrial manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical, PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems
• Experience managing full project lifecycles, including commissioning
• A solid understanding of systems integration, quality standards, and client delivery
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Why Apply?

Our client is a specialist engineering and technology business delivering automation, control, and digital transformation solutions across critical infrastructure.

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected organisation where you'll influence engineering strategy, lead technically challenging projects, and play a key role in developing the next generation of engineers.