Senior to Principal Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services
Southampton (Hybrid Working)
Full-Time
Highly Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
About the Role
A well-established, independent M&E consultancy with a strong regional presence is looking for an experienced Senior to Principal Electrical Design Engineer to join their growing Southampton office.
This role is ideal for someone looking to step into more technical leadership, project ownership, and client-facing responsibilities. You’ll be involved in the delivery of complex, sustainable building services projects across healthcare, education, research, commercial, and industrial sectors.
What You’ll Be Doing
1. Lead electrical design packages on medium to large-scale projects, from early concept to construction and handover
2. Oversee the technical quality of design outputs, ensuring compliance with current legislation and client expectations
3. Mentor and manage junior and intermediate engineers, supporting their development and reviewing their work
4. Coordinate designs across disciplines (mechanical, sustainability, BIM) for fully integrated MEP solutions
5. Engage directly with clients, architects, and contractors — taking ownership of relationships and technical delivery
6. Prepare project briefs, specifications, design risk assessments, and reports
7. Take an active role in fee proposals, bid submissions, resourcing, and project planning
8. Drive sustainability and innovation across electrical building services, including smart systems, low-carbon tech, and energy strategies
9. Support business growth by contributing to internal best practices, QA, and team development
What You’ll Bring
10. Degree-qualified in Electrical or Building Services Engineering (BEng, MEng, or equivalent)
11. Typically 7+ years of consultancy experience in building services design
12. Strong technical background in designing low-voltage power, lighting, fire alarms, comms, and containment systems
13. Proficient in software such as Amtech, Dialux, AutoCAD; Revit/BIM experience is highly desirable
14. Chartered or working towards CEng status with CIBSE or IET
15. Proven ability to manage projects, lead meetings, and develop lasting client relationships
16. Capable of managing design teams and delivering work to a high standard within time and budget
17. Sound commercial awareness and a proactive mindset
Why You’ll Want to Join
18. Join the South Coast’s largest independent M&E consultancy with a reputation for excellence
19. Hybrid/flexible working options that support a healthy work-life balance
20. Projects that matter: impactful designs across hospitals, universities, research labs, and heritage buildings
21. Structured career progression with opportunities to move into Associate or management-level roles
22. Generous package including:
23. 28 days’ holiday + bank holidays
24. Discretionary annual bonus
25. Private medical insurance
26. Life cover
27. Enhanced pension scheme
28. Cycle-to-work scheme
29. Training budget and full support towards chartership
30. A collaborative, people-first culture that values integrity, technical quality, and long-term relationships
Looking to take the next step in your electrical design career?
If you're ready to lead, mentor, and influence the future of sustainable building services, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now for a confidential conversation.