Principal/Associate Electrical Engineer

Beeby Anderson Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Beeby Anderson Recruitment seeks a senior leader to oversee electrical design and delivery for building services projects in the UK. You will mentor teams, drive quality, and contribute to strategic growth while maintaining client relationships and technical leadership.

This role requires Chartered Engineer status (desirable), a degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering, and extensive UK-based experience with AutoCAD, Revit and IES.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent).
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) desirable.
• Extensive experience in Electrical building services design within the UK construction industry.
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, IES and other simulation tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Commercial awareness and experience with project budgeting and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of electrical engineers, providing guidance, mentoring, and professional development.
• Oversee resource planning and allocation to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Support the Managing Director of Building Services in business development and strategic planning initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, health and safety regulations, and industry best practices.
• Take responsibility for the design, specification, and delivery of electrical engineering solutions across a range of building services projects.
• Provide technical oversight and quality assurance for all electrical designs, calculations, and reports.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Strategic thinking

Budgeting

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) desirable

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

IES

Job description

Client

A prominent practice of Building Services Consulting Engineers, established in 1969 with a reputation for quality and reliability. Covering all aspects of MEP Design with extensive experience across diverse sectors including commercial, laboratories, life science, healthcare facilities and educational buildings.

Role

This senior leadership role involves overseeing the electrical engineering design and delivery of projects, mentoring teams, and contributing to the strategic growth of the building services division. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to cultivate client relationships, ensuring projects are completed to the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of electrical engineers, providing guidance, mentoring, and professional development.
• Oversee resource planning and allocation to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Support theManagingDirector of Building Services in business development and strategic planning initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, health and safety regulations, and industry best practices.
• Take responsibility for the design, specification, and delivery of electrical engineering solutions across a range of building services projects.
• Provide technical oversight and quality assurance for all electrical designs, calculations, and reports.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring client expectations are met or exceeded.
• Engage with other disciplines to ensure seamless coordination of services.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Attend client meetings, presenting technical solutions clearly and confidently.
• Support bids, tenders, and proposal writing, contributing to the company’s business development strategy.
• Promote sustainable and low-carbon solutions within electrical designs.
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies, regulations, and industry trends.
• Encourage innovation and the use of advanced software tools for design and analysis.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent).
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with a recognized institution such as CIBSE or IMechE. (Desirable)
• Extensive experience in Electrical building services design within the UK construction industry.
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, IES, and other simulation tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Commercial awareness and experience with project budgeting and cost management.
• Ability to inspire and motivate team members.