Principal Electrical Engineer (E&P) at Systra Uk & Ireland in London, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

team management

resource forecast

cost forecast

project scheduling

budget control

client liaison

Management of a team of electrical engineers on allocated projects
Ensuring the training and development needs of the electrical team are met to serve the clients’/projects requirements.
Ensuring projects are completed to the agreed project programme.
Plan the project works and provide forward view resource forecasting to enable the team leader to allocate suitable resource to the projects.
Ensuring projects are completed to the agreed budget.
Maintaining good relationships with all external parties to enhance the reputation of the company.
Identify changes to the projects client requirements and raise the changes with the SYSTRA Project Management Team.
Ensuring projects are completed to meet all client’s requirements and applicable standards.
Provide monthly cost to complete forecasts to the SYSTRA Project Management Team.
Maintaining good relationships with engineers from other internal discipline teams to promote good inter-discipline working relationships and a “One Team” ethos.

Requirements

csm/cdm

hnc

chartered

electrical

m&e

offshore

Ability to travel to client sites and other SYSTRA offices will be required
Have a good understanding of CSM/CDM regulations and requirements.
Detailed knowledge of construction principles and standards
Able to undertake overseas assignments where required
Qualified to HNC or equivalent
Ideally a Chartered Engineer
Detailed knowledge of electrical services design within the built environment and/or transport infrastructure including railway lineside systems (points heating, signalling power, level crossings, LV distribution) and/or lighting, small power, containment, earthing or fire alarms
This role requires considerable professional experience and expertise in order to manage complex or non-standard design solutions.
Significant engineering design and site experience in a similar consultancy or contractor organisation
Detailed knowledge of multi-disciplinary issues associated with M&E and/or building services
Experience in working with offshore Production Centres
Good communication and presentation skills for external presentations to clients.

Benefits

Flexibility in working hours will be required to meet the demands of the role

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

60+ Years

Experience in Engineering

Demonstrates long-standing expertise and contribution to the engineering sector.

Specializing in large-scale transport projects, the company works on both rail and urban system designs.
SYSTRA has a rich history of shaping transportation networks, including high-profile projects like Crossrail and HS2.
The company is involved in a broad range of sectors, including energy, infrastructure, and water resources.
Known for pioneering innovations, SYSTRA’s projects often push the boundaries of what is possible in transport engineering.
The firm works across the UK and Ireland, contributing significantly to the development of sustainable urban mobility solutions.

Culture + Values

Excellence – Rooted in our engineering culture, excellence is both an objective and a way of working throughout our business.
Connected teams – We achieve the best results through teamwork. We connect and coordinate our multi‑disciplinary teams to respond to the most complex challenges.
Bold leadership – We anticipate and embrace change. Our projects profoundly transform communities.

Environment + Sustainability

2035

Carbon-Net Zero Goal

Aiming to become verified carbon-net zero by 2035 through effective climate action.

37%

Operational Emissions Reduction

Achieved a 37% reduction in operational emissions between the last reporting years.

Part of the UN Race to Zero initiative.
ISO 45001 certified for health, safety, and environmental management.
Membership in Sustainability West Midlands: developing SBTi carbon net-zero-by-2050 targets, forming a Carbon Task Force, appointing Sustainability Lead, delivering Carbon Literacy Training, aligning to UN SDG Goals, and supporting sustainability initiatives across social purpose, climate action, responsible business, and environmental stewardship.

Inclusion & Diversity

Increased proportion of women

Gender Diversity Progress

The company reported a significant increase in the proportion of women in their workforce through targeted graduate recruitment and partnerships with external organizations.

Set clear strategic DEI goals (e.g., diversity programs encouraging applications from a wide range of people).
Partnerships supporting gender diversity goals, working with universities and external organizations.
Implemented neurodiversity support in offices (e.g., hands-on tools like Lego to aid neurodiverse engineers).

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SYSTRA expands its footprint in Newcastle upon Tyne

Role

Description

team management

resource forecast

cost forecast

project scheduling

budget control

client liaison

Management of a team of electrical engineers on allocated projects
Ensuring the training and development needs of the electrical team are met to serve the clients’/projects requirements.
Ensuring projects are completed to the agreed project programme.
Plan the project works and provide forward view resource forecasting to enable the team leader to allocate suitable resource to the projects.
Ensuring projects are completed to the agreed budget.
Maintaining good relationships with all external parties to enhance the reputation of the company.
Identify changes to the projects client requirements and raise the changes with the SYSTRA Project Management Team.
Ensuring projects are completed to meet all client’s requirements and applicable standards.
Provide monthly cost to complete forecasts to the SYSTRA Project Management Team.
Maintaining good relationships with engineers from other internal discipline teams to promote good inter-discipline working relationships and a “One Team” ethos.

Requirements

csm/cdm

hnc

chartered

electrical

m&e

offshore

Ability to travel to client sites and other SYSTRA offices will be required
Have a good understanding of CSM/CDM regulations and requirements.
Detailed knowledge of construction principles and standards
Able to undertake overseas assignments where required
Qualified to HNC or equivalent
Ideally a Chartered Engineer
Detailed knowledge of electrical services design within the built environment and/or transport infrastructure including railway lineside systems (points heating, signalling power, level crossings, LV distribution) and/or lighting, small power, containment, earthing or fire alarms
This role requires considerable professional experience and expertise in order to manage complex or non-standard design solutions.
Significant engineering design and site experience in a similar consultancy or contractor organisation
Detailed knowledge of multi-disciplinary issues associated with M&E and/or building services
Experience in working with offshore Production Centres
Good communication and presentation skills for external presentations to clients.

Benefits

Flexibility in working hours will be required to meet the demands of the role

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

60+ Years

Experience in Engineering

Demonstrates long-standing expertise and contribution to the engineering sector.

Specializing in large-scale transport projects, the company works on both rail and urban system designs.
SYSTRA has a rich history of shaping transportation networks, including high-profile projects like Crossrail and HS2.
The company is involved in a broad range of sectors, including energy, infrastructure, and water resources.
Known for pioneering innovations, SYSTRA’s projects often push the boundaries of what is possible in transport engineering.
The firm works across the UK and Ireland, contributing significantly to the development of sustainable urban mobility solutions.

Culture + Values

Excellence – Rooted in our engineering culture, excellence is both an objective and a way of working throughout our business.
Connected teams – We achieve the best results through teamwork. We connect and coordinate our multi‑disciplinary teams to respond to the most complex challenges.
Bold leadership – We anticipate and embrace change. Our projects profoundly transform communities.

Environment + Sustainability

2035

Carbon-Net Zero Goal

Aiming to become verified carbon-net zero by 2035 through effective climate action.

37%

Operational Emissions Reduction

Achieved a 37% reduction in operational emissions between the last reporting years.

Part of the UN Race to Zero initiative.
ISO 45001 certified for health, safety, and environmental management.
Membership in Sustainability West Midlands: developing SBTi carbon net-zero-by-2050 targets, forming a Carbon Task Force, appointing Sustainability Lead, delivering Carbon Literacy Training, aligning to UN SDG Goals, and supporting sustainability initiatives across social purpose, climate action, responsible business, and environmental stewardship.

Inclusion & Diversity

Increased proportion of women

Gender Diversity Progress

The company reported a significant increase in the proportion of women in their workforce through targeted graduate recruitment and partnerships with external organizations.

Set clear strategic DEI goals (e.g., diversity programs encouraging applications from a wide range of people).
Partnerships supporting gender diversity goals, working with universities and external organizations.
Implemented neurodiversity support in offices (e.g., hands-on tools like Lego to aid neurodiverse engineers).

Articles

Jobs at Systra

Our Projects (Gradcracker)

SYSTRA expands its footprint in Newcastle upon Tyne