Principal Electrical Design Engineer
This role is for a motivated and talented engineer to join a design-focused team, working on high-profile, technically complex mechanical and electrical projects across multiple sectors. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to challenge the norm, bring fresh ideas, and progress their career within a talented and supportive team.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strong management, governance, and excellence for all engineering activities pre and post-contract.
Be responsible for the technical performance and management of MEP and BIM design on allocated bids and projects.
Lead the design of electrical services for a variety of projects, including residential developments, hotels, multi-story car parks, and commercial buildings.
Carry out design verifications to ensure technical correctness and compliance with current industry guidance and British Standards.
Develop calculations and design drawings, ensuring they comply with the client’s brief.
Manage design risk and opportunities with a robust and transparent approach.
Solve technical and design problems and make decisions that have a major impact on projects.
Review tender information, suggest enhancements to improve sustainability targets, and review technical submissions.
Supervise and mentor junior design engineers, guiding them in technical knowledge and project execution.
Attend design and site meetings and carry out site inspections.
Contribute to the coordination of MEP services with other design team members like architects and structural engineers.
Lead project feasibility studies and take responsibility for producing detailed specifications.
Qualifications & Competencies
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
Proven design experience in commercial building projects, including new build, refurbishment, and office fit-outs.
Proficiency with software such as Amtech, Dialux, IES, Hevacomp, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam Revu.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
Excellent communication and report writing skills to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet strict deadlines.
Experience with sustainability and environmental accreditation schemes such as BREEAM and WELL is desirable.
Familiarity with British standards including BS 7671, BS 5839, and BS 5266.
Benefits
Competitive salary and a profit-share scheme.
Flexible working and hybrid working options.
Car allowance or company car (subject to grade).
Travel covered to any sites / Offices
Extensive corporate benefits, including private medical, pension contributions, and a health and wellness program.
Excellent learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Industry-leading family leave benefits, including fully paid maternity and paternity leave.
For more information, please contact Matt Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)