Principal Electrical Engineer
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Description Our client is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join their expanding team in Manchester. This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of projects, with a focus on existing buildings and operational assets. The position will suit someone passionate about sustainable design, energy reduction, and improving building performance through innovative engineering solutions. You will play a key role in shaping strategies, leading projects, and supporting the transition to a net-zero future. Experience The ideal candidate will be a qualified electrical design engineer, ideally chartered or working towards chartership, with extensive consultancy experience in building services. You will bring proven expertise in refurbishment and fit-out projects, alongside strong technical knowledge across electrical systems, performance design, and contract administration. A background in existing buildings, including property consultancy, due diligence, or energy optimisation, is highly desirable. Strong organisational and communication skills, combined with the ability to lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and build lasting client relationships, will be key to success in this role. Job Responsibilities Lead and deliver electrical engineering projects across a wide range of sectors and asset types
Act as the main point of contact for clients, consultants, and stakeholders, ensuring project objectives are achieved
Provide technical consultancy services, including condition surveys, energy optimisation, due diligence, and planned maintenance reports
Support decarbonisation and energy reduction initiatives, aligning projects with client sustainability goals
Manage project budgets, timescales, and resources effectively
Mentor and develop team members, contributing to succession planning and practice growth
Secure new business opportunities and contribute to bid preparation and client development activities
Job Benefits Competitive salary with performance-based bonus opportunities
Up to 30 days annual leave plus flexible working arrangements
Private medical cover and wellbeing support programme
Professional development and career progression opportunities
Lifestyle benefits including electric vehicle schemes, social events, and community initiatives
Required Skills Electrical design, building services, refurbishment projects, energy reduction, project leadership, client relationship management, contract administration, condition surveys, sustainability, consultancy experience
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- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Category:
- Engineering