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Principal Engineer (Intrinsic Safety) 

SGS

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Jun 16, 2026

Location
Buxton, England, United Kingdom
Workplace
Hybrid
Type
Full-time
Department
Certification, Consulting, Training and Other Services
Seniority
Associate
Education
Bachelor
Environment
Office
Source
SmartRecruiters

Overview

As a Principal Engineer (Intrinsic Safety), you'll lead certification activities for equipment used in explosive atmospheres, ensuring compliance with ATEX, UKEx, and IECEx standards. You'll act as a technical authority for clients and internal teams, support team performance, and drive continuous improvement in certification processes. The role involves developing quotations, reviewing certifications, and building strong client relationships. You'll work in a hybrid model with flexible hours Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. Requires a degree in Electronics and experience with hazardous area certification standards.

Skills

Compliance

Benefits

Performance related bonusPrivate medical coverCompetitive pension schemeLife AssuranceGenerous Annual LeaveBirthday day offRetailer DiscountsEnhanced maternity/paternity payLength of Service AwardsChristmas VouchersHealth & Wellbeing initiativesDiscounted Gym Membership

Licenses & Certifications

Full Driving Licence for use in the UK

Languages

English

About SGS

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity.