Principal Electrical Engineer (26R0026)

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Principal Electrical Engineer, Salisbury

Employment Type

Full Time, Permanent

Application Start Date

02-06-2026

Application End Date

30-06-2026

Location

Salisbury

State/County

Wiltshire

Zip Code

SP46AS

Country

United Kingdom

Work Style

On-site

Industry

Aerospace and defence

Experience

Minimum 4 years' experience within a recognised electrical engineering trade

Education

Time‑served apprenticeship with HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Description

Principal Electrical Engineer

Chemring Countermeasures is a world leading and innovative company, designing and developing countermeasure solutions to armed forces throughout the world. We are part of the Chemring Group of companies and have a solid global infrastructure, which also helps us to thrive.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to act as the site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for electrical compliance across our high‑hazard manufacturing facility.

This is a critical role responsible for ensuring our electrical systems, infrastructure, and processes meet all relevant UK legislation and regulatory standards, including those specific to explosives manufacturing environments. You will play a key role in maintaining safe operations, improving reliability, and shaping the site's electrical strategy.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Act as the technical SME for electrical compliance, ensuring alignment with legislation such as the Electricity at Work Regulations and DSEAR.
• Take ownership as the Responsible Person for:

o Electrical infrastructure on site

o DSEAR (including ATEX requirements)

o Electrical engineering standards across the facility

o Electrical safety requirements under the Explosive Regulations

• Define, develop, and promote electrical specifications and standards for new and existing plant and equipment.
• Manage contractor activity relating to electrical engineering on site.
• Maintain and develop the site's electrical documentation, including drawings, manuals, and standards.
• Identify and manage electrical obsolescence programmes.
• Define and support the delivery of electrical training requirements for the engineering team.
• Lead continuous improvement of plant reliability, safety systems, and engineering practices.
• Keep up to date with changes in legislation, standards, and best practice within electrical engineering.
• Contribute to and implement the site's electrical strategy in line with the Site Development Plan.
• Manage small capital projects (typically under £250k).

About You

We are looking for someone who brings both strong technical capability and a proactive, safety‑led mindset.

Essential Experience & Knowledge

• Minimum 4 years' experience within a recognised electrical engineering trade
• Experience working in a high‑hazard or regulated environment
• Strong knowledge of UK electrical legislation (e.g. Electricity at Work Regulations, DSEAR)
• Experience managing contractors and supporting engineering delivery
• IT skills including AutoCAD (or similar)
• Understanding of risk assessments and engineering safety principles

Qualifications & Certifications

• Time‑served apprenticeship with HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering
• 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations
• Electrical Test & Inspection (e.g. City & Guilds 2391-52 or equivalent)
• CompEx certification (EX1-4 or 5-6, ideally EX14)
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK

Desirable

• Electrical design qualification (e.g. C&G 2396)
• HV Authorised Person
• IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent)

Why Join Us?

• Work in a highly specialised manufacturing environment where safety and engineering excellence are critical
• Play a key role in ensuring compliance and continuous improvement
• Be part of a collaborative engineering team with opportunities to influence site strategy
• Opportunity to lead projects and drive improvements in plant reliability and safety

Please note: We do not engage with recruitment agencies. We kindly ask that you refrain from sending speculative inquiries or CVs. Should we wish to collaborate with agencies, we will initiate contact accordingly.

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Due to the Explosive Regulations Act 2014, can you confirm you are 18 or over?

Due to the Explosive Regulations Act 2014, can you confirm you are 18 or over? * Required

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Have you applied at Chemring Countermeasures within the last 6 months?

Have you applied at Chemring Countermeasures within the last 6 months? * Required

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Disclaimer

Due to the nature of this business, you will be required to complete mandatory drugs and alcohol testing (upon starting and randomly thereafter) and complete security to a BPSS (DBS and reference check) standard prior to starting in accordance with the Explosive Regulation Act 2014. Do you accept this? * Required

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I certify that the information contained in this application is correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that to falsify information is grounds for refusing to hire me, or for discharge should I be hired.

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Location

Will you be able to reliably commute or relocate to Salisbury, Wiltshire for this job? * Required

Answer reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work no I would not be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work with an employer provided relocation package

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