Principal Electrical Engineer

Principal Electrical Engineer

Location: Manchester
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Sector: Building Services / Electrical Engineering

The Opportunity

A well-established, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join its growing Manchester team. The business delivers high-quality, sustainable building services solutions across a wide range of sectors and works on local, , and international projects.

This is a senior, client-facing role offering responsibility for technical leadership, project delivery, and the development of engineers within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The Role

As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will lead the technical delivery of electrical building services design across complex, multidisciplinary projects. You will play a key role in shaping project strategy, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring high standards of quality, compliance, and commercial performance.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading the day-to-day technical delivery of electrical building services design
Developing strategic and concept-stage electrical solutions aligned with client briefs and regulatory requirements
Acting as a key client interface and attending project and design team meetings
Translating client and stakeholder requirements into clear technical direction for project teams
Coordinating electrical services within multidisciplinary project teams
Supporting resource planning, monitoring, and programme delivery
Ensuring compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and best practice
Identifying and managing technical and commercial risks
Mentoring and supporting junior engineers, graduates, and apprentices
Work on Projects typically spanning; Residential, Commercial Offices, Healthcare, Science & Research, Mission-Critical & Data Centres

About You

You will be an experienced electrical building services engineer with strong consultancy experience and the confidence to lead technically and professionally.

Essential experience and skills:

Proven experience as an Electrical Engineer within a building services or consultancy environment
Strong track record delivering complex, design-led projects
Experience working directly with clients, architects, contractors, and design teams
Advanced understanding of modern electrical design and delivery processes
Proficiency in BIM-enabled workflows and tools such as Revit
Experience with electrical design and lighting software including Electrical OM, Dialux and/or Relux
Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skillsDesirable attributes:

Experience working across multidisciplinary consultancy environments
Experience mentoring and developing junior engineers and early-career professionals
A proactive, inclusive, and collaborative leadership styleWhat's on Offer

A senior role within a respected, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy
Exposure to technically complex and high-profile projects
Clear progression opportunities and structured professional development
Supportive, flexible, and people-focused working culture
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

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