Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer – Building Services Consultancy
We are working exclusively with a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy to appoint a Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer to their South Manchester or city centre office. This is a key opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys both hands-on design and client interaction. You’ll take ownership of electrical design delivery while also representing the business in a client-facing capacity, building and maintaining strong relationships with architects, developers, and end clients.
The consultancy has established a strong reputation for technical quality, collaboration, and delivering innovative solutions across commercial, residential, and education sectors. Recent projects include a £200M mixed-use development and a series of high-spec education facilities.
For the right person, this role offers a balance of technical design responsibility and client leadership, along with a genuine route for progression into a senior leadership position.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead electrical design on a variety of building services projects from concept through to delivery
* Act as a client-facing representative, attending meetings, developing briefs, and providing technical guidance
* Produce, review, and coordinate high-quality design outputs, ensuring integration with other disciplines
* Mentor junior engineers and support the wider team with technical knowledge and best practice
* Contribute to fee proposals, bids, and business development activities where required
* Ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards while maintaining a focus on sustainable design
* Manage project resources and support financial performance of allocated projects
About You
* Degree-qualified in Electrical or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent)
* Chartered or working toward CEng status with CIBSE or IET
* 7–10 years’ experience within a UK building services consultancy
* Strong technical design skills with a proven ability to deliver across multiple sectors
* Excellent communication and client-facing skills, able to build long-term professional relationships
* Confident managing project delivery and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary package: £65K–£75K depending on experience
* Annual bonus and comprehensive benefits package
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
* Opportunity to lead on high-profile, diverse projects
* Supportive culture with clear progression opportunities toward Associate and beyond