Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer — Building Services Consultancy
The Opportunity
We are working exclusively with a forward-thinking, independent MEP consultancy that is delivering low-carbon and innovative building services solutions across a diverse range of sectors. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious electrical engineer to step into a senior or principal-level role within a growing consultancy where your voice will genuinely be heard and your impact felt across the business.
Our client operates across Heritage, Commercial, Residential, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Care, Defence, and Education sectors — offering you the breadth of project exposure that larger consultancies often can't match, combined with the collaborative, agile culture of a specialist firm.
The Role
As Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer, you will take technical ownership of electrical building services design across a portfolio of projects, from initial concept through to construction and handover. You'll work alongside mechanical and public health colleagues in a multidisciplinary environment, contributing to the consultancy's reputation for delivering genuinely sustainable, low-carbon outcomes for clients.
Day to day, you'll be responsible for leading electrical design packages, managing project deliverables, and mentoring junior members of the team. At principal level, there is also an expectation to contribute to business development, client relationships, and the wider technical strategy of the practice.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the electrical design across a range of building services projects from feasibility through to detailed design and construction support
* Produce and review specifications, drawings, and calculations for LV distribution, lighting (internal and external), small power, data and communications, fire alarm, and security systems
* Carry out and oversee electrical services condition surveys and produce detailed technical reports
* Work collaboratively with mechanical, public health, and sustainability colleagues on integrated MEP solutions
* Manage project programmes, budgets, and client relationships, acting as a key point of contact
* Mentor and support junior and graduate engineers, contributing to a culture of learning and development
* Contribute to the consultancy's sustainability agenda, including integration of renewables and low-carbon electrical systems
* Support bids, proposals, and client presentations where required (principal level)
What We're Looking For
* Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent)
* Membership of a relevant professional institution — IET, CIBSE, or working towards chartership
* Solid experience in electrical building services design within a consultancy environment, ideally 6+ years for Senior and 10+ years for Principal
* Strong working knowledge of LV distribution systems, lighting design, power systems, and associated standards (BS 7671, IET Wiring Regulations)
* Proficiency in industry design tools; experience with Dialux, Relux, or similar lighting design software is advantageous
* Experience working across a variety of sectors — heritage, healthcare, residential, or commercial experience particularly valued
* An understanding of low-carbon and sustainable design principles is highly desirable
* Excellent communication and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple commissions simultaneously
* A proactive, collaborative approach and the drive to contribute to a growing, ambitious practice
Why Apply?
This is a rare chance to join a specialist consultancy that is genuinely invested in sustainable, low-carbon building services design — not just as a marketing message, but as a core part of how they work. You'll have the autonomy to make real design decisions, the variety of working across multiple sectors, and the opportunity to grow with a business that values its people.
If you're an experienced electrical engineer looking for a step up or a fresh challenge in a collaborative, design-led environment, we'd love to hear from you.
To find out more or to apply in confidence, please get in touch with your CV and a brief overview of your experience.