Principal Electrical Design Engineer - M&E Contractor

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)