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Principal Electrical Design Engineer

RSE

Principal Electrical Design Engineer

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Contract type:

Permanent

Location:

Cumbernauld, Glasgow, UK

Work mode:

Onsite

Published on:

7 September 2026

What they need


What Are We Looking For? Owing to continued sustainable growth, we are recruiting an experienced Principal Electrical Design Engineer to support on projects for our Asset Management platform across the UK. You will take on a fully supported leading role in all aspects of projects, from scoping and detailed design through to implementation, ensuring compliance with client specifications and current regulatory standards, with a strong focus on low-carbon solutions.

Some Of Your Key Duties Include

  • Meeting with clients to discuss specific intervention requirements.
  • Taking the EICA lead on development of bids and proposals for new projects or strategic frameworks.
  • Carrying out the planning and implementation of projects in association with our Delivery Management teams.
  • Line management and development of assigned EICA staff within your team.
  • Taking the lead on the development of EICA design deliverables by you and your team and for the EICA activities within the business stream.
  • Providing technical guidance on EICA matters to the wider project team and Senior Management.
  • Mentoring, identifying and developing the next generation of EICA Engineering talent.
  • Continue to drive and shape RSE’s journey towards Net Zero.

What Do You Need?

  • Degree/HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Professional Registration with IET, InstMC or similar (IEng, CEng).
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • A passion to succeed and develop your career.
  • A well-developed knowledge of British and European design standards.
  • Proven management capability including all aspects of project development, design, construction and commissioning.
  • Preconstruction design and cost evaluation knowledge and experience.
  • The ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Who Are We?

RSE is a trusted clean water technology company, developing market leading products and solutions for purifying drinking water, recycling wastewater and cleaning water in industrial processes. We are disrupting the water sector, delivering water treatment products, technologies, and services to clients across the UK. RSE provides offsite modular build solutions using a low-carbon approach compared to traditional construction methods and our unique offering to the market focuses on innovation, efficiency, and excellence.

Established in 1982, RSE has grown into one of the most prominent MEICA engineering businesses in the UK water industry. We have created a complete in-house and full-service capability from project inception through to design, fabrication, and delivery by means of installation and commissioning. We additionally have one of the largest servicing and maintenance teams in the market, to ensure we’re on hand for all our clients’ needs.

Our service offering presents industry-leading innovative solutions and our dedicated staff play a key role in delivering our sustainability and wider business goals. With over 2000 staff across our group of companies, our strategic ambition will see the business continue to grow as we expand our operations and diversify our products. One of RSE’s key focuses is driving servant leadership and giving our people the opportunity and responsibility to take an entrepreneurial approach in their career development.

What RSE Offer

To build successful teams and drive the level of quality that RSE is renowned for, we know we need the best people in the industry. Not only do we require the relevant skillsets, but we also need people with the right attitude and mentality to thrive and grow in an innovative and fast-paced environment. At RSE, you’ll be given every opportunity to set the path of your own career through our Business Streams and work within dynamic teams that will require you to rise to the challenge of working for a market leader.

  • Industry-leading salary based on your experience
  • Company Car Allowance
  • A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go
  • Private Healthcare (Personal)
  • Holiday Allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days per year after 2 years’ service
  • Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Cycle to Work
  • Discounted National Gym Membership
  • Professional Fees Paid
  • Employee Discount Platform
  • EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme
  • Access to our network of health professionals including mental health champions and Occupational Health Nurse.

In a flourishing sector where there are vast career opportunities available, we believe by leading transformation in the industry our offering to the market means our people have the space to thrive.

If you’re interested in a career with a company that will harness your skills and provide you with the support to create your own future within the water industry, apply now

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