Your new company

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading global design, engineering, and project management consultancy. Known for delivering major, complex and sustainability‑focused building projects across the UK, they offer the opportunity to work within a high‑performing Building Services Engineering team operating nationally and supported by international technical centres. Their portfolio spans Education, Defence, Energy, Healthcare, Commercial developments and large government estates, offering exposure to diverse and impactful work

Your new role

As a Principal / Associate Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering Electrical Building Services design across a wide range of UK projects. Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and specifying electrical systems including power, lighting, life safety, security, telecoms, lifts, earthing and lightning protection.
• Producing detailed calculations using tools such as Amtech/ProDesign, Dialux/Relux and Excel.
• Preparing specifications, reports and design presentations.
• Working closely with BIM teams and contributing to Revit‑based model development.
• Attending client and design‑team meetings, providing technical expertise and representing the business professionally.
• Leading site surveys, inspections and supporting commissioning.
• Managing your own workload to deliver high-quality work within deadlines and budgets.
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers.
• Contributing to digital innovation and low‑carbon design strategies across the practice.

What you'll need to succeed

Proven experience within Electrical Building Services engineering.

• A degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered status or progression toward Chartered Membership with IET, CIBSE or similar.
• Strong understanding of UK regulations, design standards and industry best practice.
• Experience using electrical design and lighting calculation software (Amtech/ProDesign, Dialux/Relux).
• Familiarity with NBS, Microsoft tools and ideally Revit/BIM workflows.
• Knowledge of energy‑efficient design, decarbonisation strategies and performance evaluation.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• A proactive, curious and collaborative approach to engineering and digital innovation.

What you'll get in return

In return, you will join a forward‑thinking consultancy committed to developing its people and investing in digital capability. You will receive:

• A clear, tailored career development pathway with opportunities to move into leadership, project management or advanced digital engineering.
• Exposure to large, complex and award‑winning projects across multiple sectors.
• Supportive mentorship, technical training and continued professional development.
• A collaborative national team with access to global expertise and resources.
• The opportunity to contribute to industry‑leading sustainable and low‑carbon building design.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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