Principal Electrical Design Engineer - Building Services
Location: London
Salary: Up to £75k
A leading building services consultancy in London is seeking an experienced and visionary Principal Electrical Design Engineer to drive the electrical design strategy across complex and high-profile projects. This is a senior leadership opportunity for a seasoned engineer to take ownership of design excellence, guide multi-disciplinary teams, and influence the growth and technical direction of the practice.
About the Role
As Principal Electrical Design Engineer, you will lead and oversee electrical design across a broad portfolio of projects, from concept to completion, ensuring innovative, compliant, and sustainable solutions. You will act as a technical authority, mentoring senior and junior engineers, liaising with clients, and setting standards for best practice across the team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and oversee all aspects of electrical design for building services projects.
* Act as technical authority, providing guidance on complex and high-value projects.
* Review and approve detailed calculations, specifications, and drawings.
* Ensure seamless MEP coordination and integration with other disciplines.
* Represent the consultancy in client meetings, design reviews, and presentations.
* Mentor and develop engineers at all levels, fostering technical excellence.
* Stay at the forefront of legislation, industry standards, and emerging technologies.
* Drive sustainable and low-carbon design initiatives across projects.
Requirements:
* Degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related field.
* Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in electrical building services design within UK consultancy.
* Expert knowledge of relevant standards (BS7671, CIBSE, Part L) and design software (Amtech, Dialux/Relux, AutoCAD/Revit desirable).
* Proven ability to manage complex projects and lead multi-disciplinary teams.
* Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
* Chartered Engineer (CEng) status highly desirable.
What's on Offer:
* Competitive salary up to £75,000 per annum
* Hybrid/flexible working arrangements.
* Leadership role with influence over technical standards and project delivery.
* Exposure to high-profile, technically challenging projects.
* Career development, training, and professional support in a collaborative environment.
To explore this opportunity further, please contact Jack Finch at (phone number removed) or email (url removed).
Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer