Principal / Associate Electrical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in building design and engineering is hiring a Principal or Associate Electrical Engineer for its Epsom office. The role involves project management, bid development, and client relationship management with a focus on delivering high-performance building solutions. Candidates should possess a degree in Electrical Engineering, strong leadership skills, and extensive project experience in relevant sectors. This position offers flexibility and aims to support diversity and work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Promotes work-life balance

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience in Electrical Engineering.
• High technical standing as an Electrical Building Services Engineer.
• Experience with secure projects like Defense/Nuclear.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure project opportunities and manage delivery.
• Develop relationships with clients and lead project teams.
• Ensure full technical responsibility for team output.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Commercial Awareness

Relationship Management

Education

Degree in Electrical Discipline

Chartered with Relevant Institution

Job description

Job Description

Principal or Associate Electrical Engineer

At AtkinsRéalis, our ambition is to be the world's leading experts in creating, developing, designing, and delivering high-performance buildings. We serve clients in the UK and internationally, providing multi-disciplinary building design services for new build, retrofit, and repurposing projects. Our work spans various sectors including commercial, residential, government, education, healthcare, transportation, defense, nuclear, renewables, logistics, data centers, industrial, and manufacturing. We are known for innovation and our commitment to addressing challenges such as construction productivity, environmental standards, and social purpose. We offer more than just a job; we offer an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world for future generations and the environment.

Part of our mission is to lead the industry toward achieving Net Zero rapidly. Our global experience and engineering heritage position us uniquely to tackle these challenges and seize opportunities in pursuit of Net Zero.

We are seeking a Principal Engineer / Associate Engineer for our Building Services practice, based in Epsom, with over 100 engineers in the LSE Region. You will work closely with bid teams to identify business opportunities, develop comprehensive bid responses, and manage project design teams.

Requirements:

• Degree qualified in Electrical discipline, Chartered with a relevant institution, and minimum 7 years experience.
• Ability to influence senior management and industry peers positively.
• Experience in secure projects such as Defense/Nuclear.
• High technical standing as an Electrical Building Services Engineer.
• Extensive project experience with high technical competence.
• Experience with major multi-discipline design projects.
• Leadership and people management skills with potential to lead a team.
• Good commercial awareness and business management skills.
• Customer-focused with strong relationship management skills.
• Effective communication skills and professional client interaction.
• Structured approach to report writing.

Responsibilities:

Commercial:

• Identify and secure project opportunities; take commercial responsibility for team delivery.
• Bid for projects in compliance with guidelines.
• Manage project costs.

People:

• Develop relationships with clients and manage client strategies.
• Manage team performance and provide leadership and motivation.
• Conduct appraisals and personal development plans.
• Recognize and develop talent within the team.

Technical:

• Full technical responsibility for Building Services team output.
• Familiar with industry standards and guidelines.
• Communicate and challenge design team members to optimize solutions.
• Design background with ability to lead Electrical and Building Services teams.
• Extensive electrical design experience in construction.
• Understand key design considerations for projects.

Business Development:

• Develop and implement marketing plans.
• Create marketing material and bid documents.
• Build and nurture client relationships.

The role is based in Epsom, requiring attendance three days a week at the office, with the remainder hybrid. Travel to clients and sites may be necessary.

We support flexible working arrangements to accommodate individual needs and promote diversity and work-life balance.