Principal Electrical Design Engineer - Building Services London (Hybrid / Flexible Working) Paying up to £75,000

I'm working with a global consultancy that is looking to appoint a Principal Electrical Design Engineer into its London Building Services team. This is a senior technical and leadership role, offering the chance to shape project delivery, mentor the next generation of engineers, and play a key role in driving growth across the business.

The Opportunity:

As a Principal Engineer, you'll combine design leadership with client-facing responsibilities, ensuring excellence across electrical design and wider MEP delivery. You'll take ownership of complex projects, provide strategic input, and act as a trusted advisor to clients. Key responsibilities include:

* Leading the electrical discipline on major building services projects from feasibility through to delivery. * Acting as a project director or technical lead on complex, multidisciplinary commissions. * Building and maintaining strong client relationships, supporting business development and repeat work. * Supervising, mentoring, and developing senior and junior engineers within the team. * Reviewing design strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and embedding sustainable design solutions. * Overseeing resource planning, design programmes, and project budgets. * Contributing to bids, proposals, and presentations to support business growth.

What My Client is Looking For:

* Extensive experience in electrical building services design, ideally across multiple sectors (commercial, residential, healthcare, education, mixed-use). * Demonstrable track record of leading large projects and project teams. * Degree in Building Services Engineering (or relevant discipline), with Chartered Engineer status (IET/CEng) or equivalent. * Strong technical knowledge of UK regulations, codes, and design standards. * Proficiency in electrical design software, with familiarity in RevitMEP or other 3D design tools. * Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage clients at senior level. * A collaborative, leadership-focused mindset with the ability to inspire teams.

Technical Expertise (Electrical Design)

* Low voltage distribution, standby generation & UPS systems. * Cable and lighting calculations (software and by hand). * Fire alarms, security, and access control systems. * Small power and structured cabling systems. * Specialist systems including lightning protection and disabled call systems.

What's on Offer

* Competitive salary and full benefits package. * Flexible working arrangements with a hybrid office/home model. * The opportunity to lead on prestigious, career-defining projects in London and beyond. * A collaborative and supportive team of over 100 MEP professionals in London. * Clear progression opportunities into leadership roles, with ongoing professional development.

If you like the sound of the opportunity above and would be interested in hearing more, please do get in touch by calling Jack at (phone number removed) or emailing him at (url removed)

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