Senior / Principal Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services
📍 Location: Southampton | 💰 Salary: DOE + Performance Bonus
📅 Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays | Pension | Private medical cover | Flexible & hybrid working
Lead, Mentor, and Deliver Exceptional Electrical Design
An established building services consultancy in Southampton is seeking a Senior / Principal Electrical Design Engineer to join their growing MEP team. The firm delivers high-quality, sustainable building services solutions across education, healthcare, residential, commercial, and specialist technical facilities.
This is an exciting opportunity to take technical ownership, lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and influence client engagement and strategic growth. Sustainability, innovation, and collaboration sit at the heart of the business.
What You’ll Be Doing
Lead the design and delivery of electrical systems from concept to completion
Develop and review technical designs, calculations, specifications, and reports
Produce drawings and 3D models using Revit, AutoCAD, and other design tools
Mentor junior engineers and support their progression toward Chartership
Manage project performance, including quality, budget, and programme
Lead client meetings, site visits, and design coordination sessions
Drive energy-efficient, low-carbon, and renewable electrical solutions
Support business development through repeat client engagement and technical leadership
What You’ll Bring
Degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering (BEng, MEng, or equivalent)
6+ years’ consultancy experience in building services
Chartered or working toward Chartership with a recognised institution (IET, CIBSE)
Strong technical knowledge of power, lighting, containment, and energy-efficient systems
Proficiency with Amtech, Dialux, Relux, AutoCAD, Revit, or similar tools
Confident client-facing and leadership skills
Solid understanding of UK regulations and standards (BS7671, CIBSE, Part L)
Full UK driving licence
Why Join?
Leadership role with autonomy and visibility, clear route to further progression
Work on a diverse, sustainable, and technically challenging project portfolio
Flexible and hybrid working to support work-life balance
Collaborative team culture focused on technical excellence and innovation
Competitive package with long-term growth opportunities
If you’re a Senior / Principal Electrical Design Engineer ready to lead, mentor, and make a real impact on sustainable building services projects in Southampton, apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation