Principal Electrical Design Engineer - Building Services
Cambridge
Paying up to £70,000
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Principal Electrical Design Engineer to join a leading Building Services team in Cambridge. This role is ideal for someone ready to take ownership of complex, high-profile projects, mentor developing engineers, and shape the technical direction of electrical design delivery.
About the Role:
* Lead electrical design across a broad range of building services projects, from feasibility through to detailed design and site support.
* Take strategic responsibility for project outcomes, ensuring quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction.
* Act as a senior technical authority, guiding and supporting engineers, while also collaborating closely with mechanical and public health disciplines.
* Drive innovation in design, balancing creativity with compliance and cost-efficiency.
* Contribute to resource planning, programme management, and multidisciplinary coordination.
* Engage directly with clients and stakeholders to interpret requirements, define briefs, and deliver exceptional technical solutions.
What You'll Bring:
* Demonstrable experience in leading complex electrical designs within the UK Building Services sector.
* Proven track record of delivering projects across a range of sectors such as commercial, education, healthcare, or residential.
* Strong knowledge of current UK regulations, design codes, and industry best practices.
* Proficiency in design tools such as Revit MEP, AutoCAD, and electrical calculation software.
* Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Key Technical Expertise:
* Low voltage distribution and standby generation systems
* UPS specification and resilience strategies
* Lighting and emergency lighting design
* Cable calculations and protection design
* Security, access control, and fire alarm systems
* Data infrastructure and small power layouts
* Lightning protection systems
Qualifications:
* Degree (BEng/BSc/MEng) in Electrical Engineering or related field
* Chartered status (CEng) or actively working towards it through IET, CIBSE, or Engineering Council
* Experience with Revit MEP and 3D coordination tools highly desirable
The Team Environment:
You'll be based in a friendly and collaborative Cambridge office, within walking distance of the city centre and main train station. The local team forms part of a larger national MEP group, offering both local autonomy and wider support. You'll be joining a culture that values technical excellence, diversity of thought, professional integrity, and continuous learning.
If you like the sound of the opportunity above and would be interested in hearing more, please do get in touch by calling Jack on (phone number removed) or email him at (url removed)
Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer