Electrical Design Engineer– Senior or Principal (London, Manchester,

Jacobs; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension up to 10%

Private medical insurance

Income protection insurance

Flexible/hybrid working

Learning & development opportunities

Employee networks

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer (Building Services) in the UK to lead multi‑disciplinary project delivery from Birmingham, London or Manchester. You will mentor engineers, manage scope and client communications, and contribute to recruitment and policy development.

You will work on new build projects, refurbishments and major infrastructure across sectors like residential, energy, transport and data centres, while upholding Jacobs' safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Proven project design experience in building services electrical engineering.
• Degree in Building Services Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• MCIBSE / MIET C Eng accreditation (or actively working towards it).
• Strong knowledge of UK building regulations and sustainable tech integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of projects to time, cost and quality.
• Mentor staff and contribute to team development and resource planning.
• Represent Jacobs in client meetings and win future work.
• Guide planning, task prioritisation, checks and high‑quality outputs.

Skills

Project design experience

Building services electrical

Revit MEP

AutoCAD

Dialux

Amtech

UK building regulations

Team leadership

People management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Degree in Building Services Engineering or equivalent

MCIBSE / MIET C Eng accreditation (or in progress)

Tools

Revit MEP

AutoCAD

Dialux

Amtech

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer– Senior or Principal (London, Manchester, Birmingham) At Jacobs, our Building Services (MEP) team is at the heart of designing the future. We engineer smarter, greener, and more resilient buildings that shape how people live, work, and connect. From cutting–edge HVAC systems to sustainable energy solutions and smart building technologies, our team is driving the transformation of infrastructure across diverse sectors.

Due to our expanding portfolio and long–term local framework growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Electrical Engineer (Building Services) to join our multi–disciplinary UK buildings team in our Birmingham, London or Manchester offices.

We are looking for a person who is eager to further develop their experience and responsibilities within the Building Services Electrical sector and lead a team of engineers in the delivery of projects to time, cost and quality or in the sole management and leadership of small projects.

As a senior professional in our team, you'll lead the functional delivery of projects–often multidisciplinary–ensuring they meet scope, time, cost, and quality expectations. You'll be a role model, actively supporting staff and contributing to team development, resource planning, and continuous improvement.

You'll take ownership of your work and guide others, from planning and prioritising tasks to checking calculations and ensuring high–quality outputs. Your understanding of scope, fees, and client communication will be key in managing expectations and identifying value–adding opportunities.

Beyond technical delivery, you'll play a vital role in mentoring, promoting diversity and inclusion, and supporting strategic activities like recruitment, budgeting, and policy development. You'll represent Jacobs in client meetings, help strengthen relationships, and contribute to winning future work.

In this role , with Jacobs, you will have opportunity to work on new build projects, refurbishments, major infrastructure and multi million pound development schemes

These projects span sectors such as High–rise Residential, District Energy Systems, Aviation, Transport, Energy and Power, Water, Data Centres, Healthcare, and more.

• Proven relevant project design experiencein building services electrical engineering.
• Degree in Building Services Mechanical Engineering orequivalent qualification/experience.
• Proficient inRevit MEP,AutoCAD,Dialux, Amtech andbuilding regulation compliance assessments.
• MCIBSE / MIET C Eng accreditation(or actively working towards it).
• Strong knowledge ofUK building regulations.
• Experience insustainable technology integration.
• Provenproject leadershipandpeople managementcapabilities.
• Excellenttechnical skillsand attention to detail.
• Ability to deliver high–quality, innovative solutions in a multidisciplinary environment.

At Jacobs, you'll find more than just a job.

• A global network of expertise, innovation and opportunity.
• A culture founded on safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements that support your wellbeing and professional growth.
• Structured career development supported by technical and professional leaders.
• The opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant transport, infrastructure and sustainability projects.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance–based progression opportunities.
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution.
• 24 days annual leave, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days.
• Private medical insurance.
• Income protection insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Professional membership support.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Global giving and volunteering programmes.

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Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well–being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs .

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here .

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As a disability confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

We value collaboration and believe that in–person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.