Principal / Associate Electrical Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Principal / Associate Electrical Engineer to join their Building Services practice in Epsom. The successful candidate will lead project design, manage bids, and develop client relationships while working towards sustainability goals. This role offers a hybrid working model and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for diversity and work-life balance

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in secure projects such as Defence/Nuclear preferred.
• High technical standing as an Electrical Building Services Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure project opportunities, taking commercial responsibility.
• Lead bidding processes and manage project costs.
• Provide leadership and development for the team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Commercial Awareness

Relationship Management

Project Management

Education

Degree in Electrical discipline

Chartered with a relevant institution

Job description

Principal / Associate Electrical Engineer

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At AtkinsRéalis, our ambition is to be the world’s leading experts in the creation, development, design, and delivery of high-performance buildings. We serve clients in the UK and internationally, providing multidisciplinary building design services for new builds, retrofits, and repurposing projects across various sectors including commercial, residential, government, education, healthcare, transportation, defense, nuclear, renewables, logistics, data centers, industrial, and manufacturing. Our reputation is built on innovation and our commitment to addressing challenges such as construction productivity, environmental standards, and social purpose.

We are committed to leading the industry towards Net Zero and leverage our global experience to identify opportunities and solutions for sustainability.

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

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Electrical discipline, Chartered with a relevant institution, with at least 7 years of experience.
• Ability to influence industry peers and senior management and to challenge constructively.
• Experience in secure projects such as Defence/Nuclear is preferred.
• High technical standing as an Electrical Building Services Engineer.
• Extensive project experience across major multi-discipline design projects.
• Leadership and people management skills with team management potential.
• Good commercial awareness, business management skills, and results-oriented mindset.
• Customer-focused with strong relationship management skills.
• Effective communication skills and a professional approach to clients and colleagues.
• Structured approach to report writing and information collation.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure project opportunities, taking commercial responsibility for the Building Services team.
• Lead bidding processes in line with business guidelines and manage project costs.
• Develop and maintain good client relationships and manage key accounts.
• Provide leadership, motivation, and development for the team, including appraisals and personal development plans.
• Assume full technical responsibility for project outputs, ensuring compliance with standards and guidelines.
• Lead electrical and building services design efforts, demonstrating extensive electrical design experience.
• Develop and implement discipline-specific marketing plans and nurture a high-profile client base.

The role is based in Epsom, with a hybrid working model requiring attendance at the office, site visits, and client meetings as needed.

AtkinsRéalis offers flexible working arrangements and supports diversity and work-life balance.