Principal Electrical Engineer
Location: London & surrounding areas across Southeast
Salary: Excellent, market-leading package
An exciting opportunity has arisen with our client for an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to lead and deliver complex projects within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
The Role
At Principal level, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of projects within agreed time, quality, and budget constraints. You will act as a technical lead, working closely with internal teams, external stakeholders, and clients to deliver high-quality electrical and electronic design solutions. You will also play a key role in mentoring junior engineers and supporting business growth through long-term client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
*Lead electrical design delivery, including design calculations and peer reviews

*Contribute across all RIBA design stages

*Take responsibility for all aspects of assigned project work

*Act as technical design lead and mentor within an established team

*Delegate and manage work packages, providing guidance and support

*Produce detailed design deliverables (drawings, schedules, specifications, reports)

*Produce due diligence reports and feasibility studies

*Carry out technical surveys of existing M&E services infrastructure

*Act as lead representative at project meetings and workshops

*Liaise with internal and external stakeholders

*Monitor contractors and oversee construction activities

*Review and approve contractor shop drawings and technical submissions

*Respond to RFIs from contractors and tenderers

*Witness and review tests and mock-ups (on and off site)

*Inspect works and issue quality, defects and practical completion lists

*Build long-term client relationships with a focus on repeat business

Qualifications & Experience
*Minimum 2:2 degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services

*8-10+ years’ industry experience

*Membership of CIBSE and/or IET

*Chartered Engineer (CEng) or actively working towards chartership

Essential Skills
*Strong technical knowledge of electrical engineering and UK/EU/IEC regulations

*Proven ability to lead, mentor and manage engineering teams

*Strong understanding of contract administration, procurement and conditions of appointment

*Ability to contribute to fee proposals with an understanding of resource planning

*Confident presenting and defending designs to clients and design teams