Senior​/Principal Electrical Engineer

Senior / Principal Design Engineer (Electrical)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior / Principal Electrical Design Engineer to join a national building services consultancy
. This is a permanent, full-time position working within an agile and flexible framework, based from a UK office with hybrid working available.

This position sits within a collaborative team of mechanical, electrical and low-carbon engineers focused on delivering high-quality, sustainable building services design. As a national consultancy with a strong UK presence, the business delivers projects across a wide range of sectors including healthcare, education, residential, commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, public sector and net-zero carbon developments.

The role offers a high level of autonomy, technical responsibility and client interaction, with clear progression opportunities for the right individual.

• Acting as Project Lead on selected electrical building services projects
• Working as part of a wider multi-disciplinary design team on larger schemes
• Attending client and design team meetings, including delivering presentations
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers
• Raising and promoting technical excellence within the electrical discipline
• Developing long-term client relationships and acting as a key point of contact
• Supporting repeat business through strong client care
• Delivering technically challenging projects across multiple sectors
• Involvement across all project stages from concept to completion
• Producing and reviewing drawings, specifications and reports
• Producing calculations or guiding others in their completion
• Working closely with colleagues to achieve project and business objectives

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
• Chartered or working towards chartership preferred
• HNC / HND candidates with strong design experience also considered
• Minimum 3 to 4 years post-qualification experience in building services design
• Proficiency in design software including:
• Microsoft Office
• Relux or Dialux
• Amtech
• Revit
• Strong knowledge of British and European Standards and Building Regulations
• Knowledge of HTMs beneficial
• Professional membership or working towards membership of CIBSE or IET
• Good understanding of HV and LV systems
• Experience integrating embedded generation and renewable technologies
• Working knowledge of BREEAM
• General understanding of mechanical systems to contribute effectively at meetings
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive attitude with a strong desire to learn and develop

• Clear career progression and professional development opportunities within a national consultancy
• Flexible and agile approach to working
• Competitive salary and enhanced family and sickness benefits
• Generous annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
• Exposure to interesting and technically complex projects
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Funded team-building and social activities
• Opportunities to engage in charitable, educational and community initiatives

The consultancy is committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and able to reach their full potential. Flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments are actively supported throughout the recruitment process and employment.