Remote Principal Electrical Design Engineer

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Fully Remote Sector:
Building Services / MEP Consultancy Position:
Principal Electrical Design Engineer The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Principal Electrical Design Engineer to join a growing team within the building services sector. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineering professional looking to take on a more strategic, management-focused role while continuing to provide technical leadership across a range of projects. This is a fully remote opportunity, offering the flexibility to work from home while managing project delivery, leading design teams and maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing multiple projects simultaneously, typically overseeing two or three projects at any one time. You will lead electrical design delivery, manage project resources and deadlines, and ensure all work is completed to a high technical standard. Alongside project management and technical leadership, you will play a key role in mentoring and developing junior engineers, supporting their professional growth and helping to maintain quality and consistency across the wider team.

Key Responsibilities Lead and manage electrical design delivery across two or three building services projects simultaneously. Take ownership of project programmes, deliverables, resources and deadlines, ensuring projects remain on track. Oversee electrical design from concept and feasibility through to detailed design, construction and project completion. Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers, reviewing calculations, drawings, specifications and design reports. Manage client relationships, attend design meetings and act as a key point of contact for electrical engineering matters.

Coordinate electrical design with mechanical, public health, architectural and structural disciplines. Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and resolve technical or resource-related challenges. Mentor and support junior and intermediate engineers, providing technical guidance, design reviews and ongoing professional development. Delegate tasks effectively and support the wider team in managing workloads and priorities. Ensure electrical designs comply with relevant British Standards, Building Regulations and industry best practice.

Oversee the design of electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, emergency lighting, small power and fire alarm systems. Review and approve design documentation to ensure accuracy, compliance and quality. Contribute to continuous improvement in design processes, technical standards and project delivery. Requirements Extensive experience in electrical design within the building services industry. Residential Experience is essential. Previous experience operating at Senior or Principal Electrical Design Engineer level, with responsibility for leading projects and coordinating design teams.

Demonstrable ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, ideally two or three at a time. Strong project management skills, including programme management, resource planning, prioritisation and delivery against deadlines. Excellent technical knowledge of electrical building services design, relevant regulations and industry standards. Experience mentoring, developing and supporting junior engineers. Confident communicating with clients, contractors, consultants and multidisciplinary project teams. A relevant electrical engineering qualification or equivalent industry experience.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously within a fully remote team environment. What's on Offer? Fully remote working – work from home without routine office attendance. A Principal-level position combining technical leadership, project management and team development. Responsibility for managing a varied portfolio of building services projects. The opportunity to mentor junior engineers and influence the development of the wider engineering team.

A collaborative environment that values technical excellence, accountability and professional development. The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to project delivery and the continued growth of the business. If you are an Electrical Design Engineer looking for a new position and would like to apply, please contact Dean Parry at Emeya Recruitment. I am available 8am-7pm Monday to Friday.