Principal/Associate Electrical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Belfast; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal/Associate Electrical Engineer in Belfast to lead projects across various sectors. This role involves overseeing electrical designs, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering, chartered status, and experience in project management. Competitive salary and benefits include enhanced pension, company bonus, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Enhanced pension

Company bonus

Private health cover

Sick pay

Flexible/hybrid working options

Childcare and retail vouchers

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing building services projects from concept to handover.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical services from concept through to completion across various sectors.
• Produce detailed design calculations, specifications, reports, and drawings.
• Conduct site surveys and construction stage duties.
• Liaise with clients and multidisciplinary design/construction teams.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Mentor junior and intermediate engineers.

Skills

Client-facing communication

Project cost control

Leadership and mentoring

Knowledge of sustainable design

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Chartered Engineer status or working towards it

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Relux

Dialux

Amtech

NBS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Your new company
Tetra Tech, a global leader in high-end consulting and engineering services, has partnered with Hays Recruitment to hire Principal/Associate Electrical Engineers to join their Building Services team in Belfast. This expert team delivers comprehensive mechanical and electrical engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors, including Healthcare, Education, Commercial, and Defence. With a long-established presence in Northern Ireland, Tetra Tech has a proven track record of delivering large-scale, high-impact projects throughout the region.

Your new role
As a Principal or Associate Electrical Engineer, you will lead and deliver multiple medium to large-scale projects, covering all aspects of electrical design within a consultancy environment. Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing electrical services from concept through to completion across various sectors
• Producing detailed design calculations, specifications, reports, and drawings
• Conducting site surveys and construction stage duties
• Liaising with clients and multidisciplinary design/construction teams
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
• Mentoring junior and intermediate engineers
• Supporting directors with resource planning and team management
• Contributing to estimates and bid submissions

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related field
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it
• Proven experience managing building services projects from concept to handover
• Strong client-facing and communication skills
• Commercial awareness and project cost control experience
• Leadership qualities with the ability to mentor and develop a team
• Knowledge of sustainable design and renewable technologies
• Proficiency in digital tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, Relux, Dialux, Amtech, NBS, and Microsoft Office
• Full UK driving licence

What you'll get in return
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the world's leading engineering consultancies. Tetra Tech offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Enhanced pension
• Company bonus
• Private health cover
• Sick pay
• Flexible/hybrid working options
• Additional perks such as childcare and retail vouchers, travel insurance, and customisable holiday allowances

What you need to do now
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