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Principal Engineer Contract EC&I Staffordshire Outside IR35 Role: Principal Engineer (Electrical Control & InstrumentationWhile professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.- EC&I) Location: Hybrid Stafford office (3 days/week) & remote (2 days/week).Commutable from Stoke, Stafford, Cannock, Lichfield, Telford, Uttoxeter, Stone.Occasional customer site visits.Contract Duration: 6-month contract IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Day Rate: 500- 585 per day Clearance: Must hold a British passport (no dual nationality accepted) and be eligible for SC Security Clearance.The Role We are seeking an experiencedPrincipal EngineerorLead Engineerto manage and lead project teams, delivering essential Electrical Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) systems within thenuclear defence sector.This crucial contract role (Outside IR35) requires a professional with robust leadership skills to initiate, oversee, and lead all engineering activities across assigned projects.You will act as the primary point of contact for high-levelstakeholder engagement and management.Key aspects of the Principal Engineer role include Project Leadership:Taking full charge of and leading project teams delivering electrical control systems, industrial software, and electrical safety systems.Engineering Oversight:Overseeing team activities, providing guidance and overcoming complex problems to ensure project success.Quality & Standards:Principal Engineer will have demonstrable knowledge of working toISO 9001 standards Successful Principal Engineer must be aBritish passport holderand have lived in the UK for at least the last 5 years.Dual nationality cannot be accepteddue to specific security requirements.CurrentSC level security clearancewould be a significant advantage but isnt essential, as full clearance will be processed for the successful Principal Engineer Location:Flexible hybrid working model based from the Stafford office (3 days) and home (2 days).Work-Life Balance:Our client strongly encourages a sensible work-life balance, with a culture that promotes leaving the office by 4:30 pm daily. xjdpvnf Apply Now If you are a Principal or Lead EC&I Engineer and meet the essential security clearance requirements, please get in touch to discuss this opportunity.