Senior or Principal Electrical Design Engineer - Building Services; MEP

The Opportunity

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior or Principal Electrical Design Engineer to join our growing MEP (Building Services) team based in our Plymouth office.

It’s a fantastic time to become part of Stantec’s MEP division! Our engineers are experts in creating high‑performing, sustainable environments. We work across all major sectors, from commercial and residential to heritage and industrial, delivering intelligent design that enhances the built environment and supports our clients’ net‑zero ambitions.

Our Plymouth office offers a dynamic base for delivering transformative projects across the UK and beyond. From this location, we’ve played a pivotal role in some of the UK’s most forward‑thinking infrastructure and development projects.

Some of our notable achievements include work on large‑scale energy transmission projects, such as housing complex conversion equipment for new high‑voltage direct current converter stations to transmit emission‑free electricity. We also led the refurbishment and new‑build extension of the Civic Centre in Trowbridge, modernising the space while preserving its historical significance. Similarly, the Atlantic Village extension in Bideford showcases our ability to deliver large‑scale retail and mixed‑use developments, increasing the shopping centre’s size by 70 percent.

As a Senior / Principal Electrical Design Engineer, you will support multidisciplinary (MEP) engineering projects from start to finish, positively engaging with the client and supporting them in achieving their goals. Our team leads will support you to lead all aspects of the project, including project team, deliverables, resourcing, programme and budget, to deliver high‑quality outputs for our clients.

We are excited to see you develop and oversee mechanical concepts and design solutions, then manage a project team to deliver detailed design to required standards, producing required design calculations.

We want you to champion an inclusive, supportive culture that works closely and collaboratively, both internally and with external design teams. Communication and ownership are key to our team’s success and happiness.

• Proven experience as a Senior Electrical Engineer in the UK, ideally with a track record of delivering both electrical and M&E solutions across varied building sectors.
• Developing and mentoring junior engineers, including supporting chartership routes.
• Contributing to innovation, process improvement, and technical excellence initiatives.
• Assisting with aspects of team management, supporting our MEP lead in activities such as resource planning, line management and quality assurance.
• A collaborative mindset and experience working closely with architects and multidisciplinary teams.

• A relevant qualification (HNC, HND, Bachelor’s or Master’s).
• A proven background in Building Services design.
• A track record working across sectors including healthcare, education, commercial, residential and/or industrial.
• Familiarity with BIM processes and tools, including Revit.

At Stantec, we place a strong emphasis on personal development, work‑life balance, and supporting our people to thrive. In Plymouth, you’ll be part of a growing, close‑knit office with the full backing and resources of a global consultancy.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment.

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