Lead Principal Electrical Engineer – MEP Design (Hybrid UK)

AECOM; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Global infrastructure firm

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer in Manchester to lead the electrical discipline on complex MEP projects, manage a team of engineers, and deliver high-quality designs. You will collaborate with clients, contribute to proposals, and drive digital design initiatives across projects.

Successful candidates will have strong consulting experience, English communication, and a track record of delivering concept through to completion, with a focus on precision and client service.

Qualifications

• Experience in design and delivery of projects within the consulting industry.
• Experience in a consultancy or client organisation.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication.
• Ability to make decisions and act on initiative.
• Experience taking concepts to completion and liaising with clients.
• Strong report writing, presentations and client meetings.

Responsibilities

• Lead your discipline on MEP projects and mentor engineers.
• Complete detailed designs to required standards with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate tasks, manage deadlines and project finance.
• Build strong client relationships and trust.
• Utilise digital/parametric design tools, including IESVE.
• Represent AECOM on projects and ensure high client satisfaction.

Skills

Design experience

Consulting experience

English communication

Decisive/initiative

Client engagement

Report writing

Education

Engineering qualification

Engineering degree or HNC

IEng/CEng status

Tools

IESVE

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer in Manchester to lead the electrical discipline on complex MEP projects, manage a team of engineers, and deliver high-quality designs. You will collaborate with clients, contribute to proposals, and drive digital design initiatives across projects.

Successful candidates will have strong consulting experience, English communication, and a track record of delivering concept through to completion, with a focus on precision and client service.