Associate / Principal Electrical Engineer – Plymouth

GirlingJones; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established design consultancy is seeking a talented Electrical Engineer to join their expanding team in the South West. This role offers the chance to lead a team and manage exciting projects in Building Services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering and design, with at least three years of experience. You will be responsible for producing design deliverables, managing junior engineers, and engaging with clients to present project updates. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual to further their career in a supportive and innovative environment, contributing to sustainable design solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Building Services design.
• Relevant degrees or equivalent M&E construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Engineers, including Juniors and Apprentices.
• Produce design deliverables and ensure compliance with quality controls.

Skills

Building Services Design

Client Management

Team Leadership

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Education

BEng (Hons) in Electrical Engineering

Professional Affiliation (ERICS / IEng / CEng)

Tools

IES

Revit

Hevacomp

Job description

Principal or Associate Electrical Engineer Vacancy

We are proud to be working alongside a highly renowned and passionate design consultancy specialising in Building Services as they expand their Engineering team in the South West, adding to the senior management team.

Right now, our client is seeking a senior character, ideally of an Associate or Principal level of experience, to join them as an Electrical Engineer. Required to possess relevant degrees; however, we are open to discussions with those holding equivalent M&E construction experience, authority, and varying qualifications or experience in M&E Design.

Your new employer

• Established over 70 years ago, our client is a renowned and decorated Design Consultancy working nationally, specialising in all aspects of M&E, Public Health & Sustainable Design services.

Snapshot of Duties

• Reporting to various Directors; responsible for resourcing within the electrical team.
• Managing a team of Engineers including Junior Engineers, Apprentices, and Graduates.
• Producing design deliverables (including drawings, specifications & reports).
• Checking calculations and production of detailed drawings to ensure engineering designs meet appropriate quality and compliance controls, project briefs, and customer requirements.
• Client-facing, making client presentations on selected projects.
• Plus, all traditional duties expected of a Senior / Associate Engineer.

What you’ll need

• BEng (Hons) in Electrical Engineering / Building Services Engineering or relevant equivalent.
• Relevant professional affiliation / chartership (ERICS / IEng / CEng / MCIBSE etc).
• Demonstrating a minimum of 3 years’ Building Services design professional background.
• Understanding of commercial elements of projects.
• Experience in software design including IES, Revit, or Hevacomp is highly desired but non-essential.

In return, we are offering an exciting prospect for the right individual to join an expanding team with this opportunity to take the lead as Associate Electrical Engineer. Packages are strongly dependent on experience and appear as highly competitive.