Unique opportunity to join a Defence company in the Maritime space in a management role. Your new company If youre seeking to join a company at the forefront of the maritime defence industry, with a global reach and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions, your search ends here. Were currently hiring a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our collaborative team, working on diverse projects. Our company places a strong emphasis on its people, fostering a positive work environment where you can thrive and develop your career alongside some of the industrys top engineers. This position is open to being based in Newcastle or Garden Island and is a full-time permanent role. In this role, youll collaborate with a diverse team, focusing on the delivery of projects in the electrical space. As a customer-facing professional, youll engage with clients to comprehend their requirements and oversee the project. You will receive exposure to senior level management and key decision makers, giving you an amazing opportunity to grow your career and further establish yourself in the industry. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop engineering staff, ensuring work aligns with business priorities Provide discipline, offering leadership and guidance to bids, projects, in-service capabilities and engineering plans. Coordinate the many requirements on time across a number of concurrent ongoing projects and bid work. Engage with various internal and external stakeholders and estimate project costs, schedules, and resources during competitive Tender/Bid Key Requirements: Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering &/or Masters qualification. Chartered Professional Engineer (EA) preferred. A wealth of experience in Electrical Engineering with expertise in defence (Maritime or Naval is desirable) Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with stakeholder management experience. Demonstrated capacity for continuous improvement and strategic vision. Ability to empower and unite teams around clear objectives, acting as a coach and servant leader. This position offers work-life balance, opportunities for future career progression and a very attractive package including salary, super, bonus and health insurance. This is a highly regarded position working with key customers across the business. Don't hesitate in applying today. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to ali.kavanaghhays.com.au. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. 2837151