Principal Electrical Design Engineer

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.