The Role

As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will lead project teams, oversee technical quality, and act as a key point of contact for clients. This is a senior leadership role focused on delivering innovative electrical engineering solutions while helping to develop and grow the wider electrical team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage electrical design across multiple large-scale building services projects.
• Oversee and review detailed designs, drawings, calculations, and specifications.
• Act as the primary technical and commercial interface with clients and stakeholders.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and support to engineers at all levels.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, standards, and best practices.
• Coordinate effectively with other disciplines including mechanical, architectural, and structural teams.
• Drive design quality, continuous improvement, and innovation across the department.
• Prepare and contribute to fee proposals, bids, and project planning activities.
• Support business development and represent the company at meetings, presentations, and industry events.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or nearing completion is highly advantageous.
• Significant experience within a building services consultancy environment.
• Strong understanding of UK regulations, IET Wiring Regulations, and British Standards.
• High-level proficiency in design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Amtech.
• Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary design teams on complex projects.
• Excellent communication, client-facing, and leadership skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to contribute to business growth.

What’s on Offer

• Highly competitive salary + annual bonus scheme.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Clear progression pathway toward Associate/Associate Director level.
• Private healthcare, pension, and generous holiday allowance.
• Ongoing CPD, technical training, and professional membership support.
• Opportunity to lead landmark projects and shape technical direction.