Principal Electrical Engineer - London
Are you an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer ready to take the next step in your career? If you have a proven track record within building services consultancy and thrive on delivering complex, high-profile projects, this is an opportunity to make your mark with one of the UK's most exciting and fastest-growing M&E consultancies.
Your experience leading projects in sectors such as science, research, higher education, and critical environments will make you a key player in the business as it continues its impressive growth.
About the Role
Based in the London office (with a flexible hybrid model), you'll play a leading role in the electrical team providing technical direction, overseeing project delivery, and mentoring junior engineers. You'll be the go-to person for electrical design leadership on challenging and innovative projects, helping drive quality, innovation, and client satisfaction.
Since launching in 2021, the business has grown to nearly 40 specialists and delivered a diverse portfolio of projects from £45m student accommodation schemes to multiple £30-40m research and laboratory facilities. The company's success has been built on putting people first and maintaining a reputation for technical excellence and reliability.
Salary & Benefits
A competitive salary is on offer, reviewed quarterly to ensure your contributions are recognised and rewarded. The company believes in paying fairly for expertise and performance.
Benefits include:
·9-day fortnight
·25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays and your birthday off)
·8% pension contribution
·Group life cover
·Access to a financial advisor
·EV salary sacrifice and cycle-to-work schemes
·A perks platform for shopping and lifestyle discounts
Culture & Progression
The business operates on a succession model, giving ambitious engineers a genuine path to equity. You'll receive financial incentives for Chartership and ongoing learning support,from degrees to one-to-one coaching. The culture is built on trust, flexibility, and shared ambition, resulting in an exceptionally high retention rate and a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.
What You'll Need
·Proven experience as an Electrical Engineer at Principal level (or ready to step up).
·Strong background in building services consultancy.
·Experience leading projects within science, research, or higher education environments.
·A proactive, team-oriented approach and ambition to grow with the business.
·Chartered Engineer status (or working toward it).
This is a rare opportunity to join a genuine success story. A business that's growing fast, values its people, and offers a clear path to long-term progression.
If this sounds like the right next step for you, get in touch with Charlie Weeks at Carrington West to find out more