Principal Electrical Engineer

Principal Electrical Engineer

We are seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to play a key role in delivering high‑quality, sustainable electrical engineering solutions across multiple built‑environment projects. This senior role is based in our Leeds office.

This position involves leading the design and delivery of significant and complex building services projects, managing internal and external stakeholder relationships, and ensuring technical, commercial, and programme excellence. The primary responsibilities are listed below.

• Lead the design delivery for significant and complex schemes, taking responsibility for achieving design objectives and technical quality.
• Define and agree the design brief with clients and manage client and consultant relationships professionally.
• Represent the company at project meetings and actively promote our services to support client projects and future business.
• Manage, prioritise, and motivate the internal project team (including specialist groups); host and chair internal project meetings.
• Delegate, review, and check work undertaken by others; contribute to the professional development of team members.
• Monitor project expenditure, costs and resource requirements; report regularly to the team leader.
• Identify, highlight and manage project and commercial risks, including awareness of consultant appointment conditions and procurement impacts.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards, technical accuracy and programme deadlines.
• Share technical knowledge across the business and work collaboratively with other professionals to deliver coordinated building designs.
• Communicate openly and effectively at all levels internally and externally.

The following qualifications and experience are required.

• Qualified and recognised in the industry, preferably with Chartered status.
• Proven, in‑depth technical knowledge in electrical/building services design and applied experience of relevant regulations and design guides.
• Strong understanding of complementary disciplines and experience leading integrated design teams.
• Excellent client‑facing skills with the ability to manage difficult situations calmly and professionally.
• Demonstrable experience leading design teams on complex projects and delivering to demanding timescales.
• Commercial awareness: experience monitoring project costs, identifying commercial risks and contributing to profitable delivery.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple demands.
• Confident communicator—excellent written and spoken English— with experience representing a consultancy externally.
• IT literate with proficiency in industry software (Revit, AutoCAD, Dialux, OM Electrical).
• Committed to continuous professional development and supporting the career growth of others.