Principal Engineer
6 days ago
Bexleyheath
Job Title: Principal Engineer, Telecommunications and Security Location: South East England (Hybrid, strong remote flexibility) Contract Type: Permanent Sector: Energy (Onshore and Offshore), Telecoms and Security Overview This is a principal-level role for a Telecommunications and Security Engineer to lead the discipline across major onshore and offshore energy projects, from feasibility through FEED, detailed design, EPC support and decommissioning. You will sit within the Instrumentation and Automation function as the Telecommunications and Security discipline lead, managing a team of engineers and designers and owning technical integrity, deliverables, budget, and schedule across the full project lifecycle. Why This Role Stands Out - Principal-level discipline leadership across the full project lifecycle - Broad technical scope: telecoms, security, marine, navigational, and ICT systems - Hybrid working with strong remote flexibility - International project exposure with short-term site and office visits worldwide - Continuous learning and professional development built into the role Key Responsibilities - Lead a team of engineers and designers across small and large projects - Perform detailed calculations, including optical link budgets and voltage drop calculations - Prepare and check Telecommunications and Security deliverables such as philosophies, specifications, block...