Principal Electrical Engineer – Cardiff
Salary: £43,500 – £56,500 + Travel Allowance
Location: Cardiff
Category: Electrical Engineering | Full Time
Our client has a key opportunity for an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to lead technical delivery, guide project teams and manage client relationships within a dynamic and growing Cardiff engineering environment.
The Opportunity
You will take ownership of major electrical design packages, lead stakeholder coordination, develop initial design strategies, and play a central role in mentoring the next generation of engineers. This role requires strong technical capability and confidence leading multi-disciplinary delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the technical delivery of electrical design across a range of sectors
Develop early-stage design concepts aligned with project briefs and standards
Represent electrical engineering in all client and design team interactions
Coordinate stakeholders and ensure high-quality, timely delivery
Support commercial management including fee monitoring and resource planning
Mentor, guide and develop junior engineers and apprentices
What You Need
Strong track record delivering electrical building services across complex schemes
Proficiency with modern delivery tools (Revit, BIM, Dialux, Relux, Electrical OM)
Experience in a multidisciplinary consultancy environment
Excellent communication and client-facing capability
Ability to lead and manage technical design teams
Collaborative mindset and commitment to technical excellence