Lead Electrical Engineer: Hybrid & Sustainable Buildings

Hoare Lea; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Stock options

25 days of annual leave

Job summary

A renowned engineering consultancy based in Manchester seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the delivery of high-quality, sustainable engineering solutions. The role involves managing project teams, ensuring the technical excellence of designs, and promoting services to clients. Candidates should have extensive design experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in relevant engineering software. This position offers a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional development, and a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Qualified and recognised in the industry, preferably with Chartered status.
• Proven, in depth technical knowledge in electrical/building services design and applied experience of relevant regulations and design guides.
• Strong understanding of complementary disciplines and experience leading integrated design teams.
• Excellent client facing skills with ability to manage difficult situations calmly and professionally.
• Demonstrable experience leading design teams on complex projects and delivering to demanding timescales.
• Commercial awareness: experience monitoring project costs, identifying commercial risks and contributing to profitable delivery.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple demands.
• Confident communicator – excellent written and spoken English – with experience representing a consultancy externally.
• IT literate with proficiency in industry software (Revit, AutoCAD, Dialux, OM Electrical).
• Committed to continuous professional development and supporting the career growth of others.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design delivery for significant and complex schemes.
• Define and agree the design brief with clients.
• Represent Hoare Lea at project meetings and promote services.
• Manage, prioritise and motivate the internal project team.
• Delegate, review and check work undertaken by others.
• Monitor project expenditure, costs and resource requirements.
• Identify, highlight and manage project and commercial risks.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and deadlines.
• Share technical knowledge across the business.
• Communicate openly and effectively at all levels.

Job description

A renowned engineering consultancy based in Manchester seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the delivery of high-quality, sustainable engineering solutions. The role involves managing project teams, ensuring the technical excellence of designs, and promoting services to clients. Candidates should have extensive design experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in relevant engineering software. This position offers a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional development, and a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible and hybrid working arrangements.