Principal Building Services Design Engineer Electrical

Position: Principal Building Services Design Engineer - (Electrical)
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London, Greater London, United Kingdom Capabilities:
Electrical Office Setup:
Hybrid Company:
Jacobs At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
At Jacobs, our Building Services (MEP) team is at the heart of designing the future. We engineer smarter, greener, and more resilient buildings that shape how people live, work, and connect. From cutting-edge HVAC systems to sustainable energy solutions and smart building technologies, our team is driving the transformation of infrastructure across diverse sectors.

Due to our expanding portfolio and long-term local framework growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Electrical Engineer (Building Services) to join our multi-disciplinary UK buildings team in our Birmingham, London or Manchester offices.

We are looking for a person who is eager to further develop their experience and responsibilities within the Building Services Electrical sector and lead a team of engineers in the delivery of projects to time, cost and quality or in the sole management and leadership of small projects. As a senior professional in our team, you'll lead the functional delivery of projects—often multidisciplinary—ensuring they meet scope, time, cost, and quality expectations.

You’ll be a role model, actively supporting staff and contributing to team development, resource planning, and continuous improvement. You’ll take ownership of your work and guide others, from planning and prioritising tasks to checking calculations and ensuring high-quality outputs. Your understanding of scope, fees, and client communication will be key in managing expectations and identifying value-adding opportunities. Beyond technical delivery, you’ll play a vital role in mentoring, promoting diversity and inclusion, and supporting strategic activities like recruitment, budgeting, and policy development.

You’ll represent Jacobs in client meetings, help strengthen relationships, and contribute to winning future work. In this role , with Jacobs, you will have opportunity to work on new build projects, refurbishments, major infrastructure and multi million pound development schemes These projects span sectors such as High-rise Residential, District Energy Systems, Aviation, Transport, Energy and Power, Water, Data Centres, Healthcare, and more.
Here's what you'll need
Proven relevant project design experience in building services electrical engineering. Degree in Building Services Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification/experience. Proficient in Revit MEP, AutoCAD, Dialux, Amtech and building regulation compliance assessments. MCIBSE / MIET C Eng accreditation (or actively working towards it). Strong knowledge of UK building regulations. Experience in sustainable technology integration. Proven project leadership and people management capabilities. Excellent technical skills and attention to detail. Ability to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions in a multidisciplinary environment.

Our colleagues enjoy project diversity and global reach within collaborative and innovative work environment as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.  We are committed to sustainability and cutting-edge technologies that will enhance your skills whilst also offering competitive compensation and benefits package including :

Up to 10% pension
24 days (+10 days bought) holidays

Free medical and income protection insurance and many more! #LI-DA1

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