Principal Electrical Engineer, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Principal Electrical Engineer

38 Days Old

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Principal Electrical Building Services Engineer to join their team in Belfast. Youll lead the detailed design and coordination of electrical building services for a wide range of new-build projects across sectors such as commercial, education, healthcare, and infrastructure.

This is a key senior role within a highly respected team, ideal for someone ready to deliver high-impact design solutions while mentoring others and contributing to a collaborative, people-focused working culture.

What You'll Be Doing

Take ownership of detailed electrical building services design, including lighting, power, switchgear, IT, schematics, schedules, floor plans, and associated specifications
Lead the design process from early-stage proposals through to technical delivery and handover
Coordinate closely with other disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery
Mentor and support the development of junior engineers and design staff
Attend client and design team meetings, representing the company with professionalism and technical confidence
Contribute to planning, resource management, and workload delegation across the electrical services team

Key Requirements

Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or Building Services (MEng preferred)
Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership
Extensive experience in electrical building services design across multiple sectors
Able to lead electrical engineering design on small to large-scale projects
Comfortable supporting multidisciplinary projects and contributing to MEP coordination
Proficient in relevant design software and tools, including Revit, Amtech, and Dialux
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to guide teams and manage client relationships
Experience acting in a project leadership or deputy project manager role is advantageous

Why Join?

Flexible, hybrid working policy to support your lifestyle and work-life balance
Defined development pathways with opportunities to lead and grow
Access to technical networks, CPD resources, and support for Chartership
Positive and inclusive team culture that values mentorship, collaboration, and progression
Competitive salary and benefits package
Exposure to high-profile projects across the UK and Ireland

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Location:: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Salary:: £125,000 - £150,000
Category:: Engineering

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