Principal​/Snr Electrical Engineer

Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer

Hybrid / Remote Working

Location - Birmingham

£50,000 - £65,000 + Company Car / Allowance + Bonuses + Private Medical + Hybrid Working (2 Days in Office)+ Excellent Company Benefits

An excellent opportunity for a Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer to join a growing and well-established building services consultancy, playing a key role in the delivery of complex, high-value projects across multiple sectors.

This is a fantastic chance to work on a wide range of multi-million-pound projects, taking full technical and commercial ownership while being recognised as a subject matter expert within the business. The company places strong emphasis on quality, collaboration, professional development, and employee wellbeing.

As a Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer, you will take the lead on electrical design and project delivery, manage client relationships, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the continued growth and improvement of the business.

• Lead the preparation and submission of electrical building services projects
• Deliver designs across LV Distribution, Small Power, Lighting, Fire Alarms, Communications, Security Systems, Access Control and Lightning Protection
• Produce concept designs, option appraisals, detailed designs, and stage reports
• Prepare and manage design documentation, drawings, sketches, and CAD outputs
• Lead client communications, advise on fees, and prepare fee proposals
• Interpret project requirements and drive practical, value-led design solutions
• Manage and coordinate design team members and attend design team meetings
• Prepare project plans, programmes, and allocate resources effectively
• Produce cost plans, pre-tender estimates, tender analysis and reports
• Liaise with and manage sub-contractors, respond to RFIs, and support site delivery
• Control variations and project finances in collaboration with the PQS
• Support marketing activities including bid input, proposals, and client interviews
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and mentor junior staff

• ONC / HNC / Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
• Minimum 7+ years' experience within a building services consultancy environment
• Strong technical knowledge across electrical building services systems
• Proven experience leading projects and managing client relationships
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Experience mentoring or managing junior engineers
• Commercially aware with an understanding of project costs and M&E ratios
• Proactive, flexible, and solutions-focused approach

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
• Company car or car allowance
• Private medical insurance
  
  Hybrid / remote working options
• Excellent company benefits package
• Ongoing CPD, management training, and career progression opportunities
• Support for professional development and chartership

Reference Number - BBBH

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Christopher Palmer at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.