Principal / Associate Electrical Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salaries

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Electrical Building Services Engineer to lead and deliver comprehensive designs for electrical systems. You will collaborate with engineers across the UK, contributing to a variety of high-profile projects that enhance energy efficiency and decarbonisation efforts.

The position requires a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, strong leadership skills, and a solid understanding of industry standards.

AtkinsRéalis offers competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Building Services Engineering with a passion for high-quality building design.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Working towards or holding Chartered status (IET, CIBSE or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver electrical building services designs from concept to detailed design.
• Prepare technical specifications, design reports, and client presentations.
• Attend and represent AtkinsRéalis in client and stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Building Services Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Team leadership

Proficient in Amtech

Knowledge of Revit

Client-facing skills

Energy efficiency strategies

Education

Degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering

Tools

Dialux

Microsoft tools

NBS

Job description

Create places and spaces that matter. Join AtkinsRéalis—one of the world's leading design, engineering, and project management consultancies with 50,000+ employees worldwide. We shape the future across Aviation, Energy, Cities, Education, Transportation, Defence, and more.

Overview

You will be part of our national Building Design Practice, collaborating with top‐tier engineers across the UK and global teams via our Technology Centre. Work on high‑impact, multi‑sector projects—from government campuses and SEND colleges to advanced defence facilities and university frameworks.

• Work within our award‑winning Building Services Engineering team—winners of the CIBSE Building Performance Consultancy (300+ employees) 2025.
• Join a collaborative national practice with designers across the UK and the Global Technology Centre.
• Contribute to a range of high‑profile, diverse projects.
• Play a key role in advancing energy efficiency, air quality improvement, and decarbonisation.

Location: Glasgow and Edinburgh

Your role

• Lead and deliver electrical building services designs (power, lighting, life safety, telecoms, security, lifts, lightning protection, etc.) from concept to detailed design.
• Demonstrate strong team‑leading abilities, proven work‑winning skills, solid commercial awareness, and confidence in client‑facing environments.
• Produce detailed calculations using tools such as Amtech, Dialux/Relux, Excel.
• Prepare technical specifications, design reports, and client presentations.
• Work with our BIM team—apply your working knowledge of Revit for modelling and drawings.
• Attend and represent AtkinsRéalis in client and stakeholder meetings.
• Undertake site surveys, inspections, and commissioning reviews.
• Manage your own workload, ensuring excellence in delivery, time, and budget.
• Support and mentor junior engineers as part of a growing team.

About You

• Strong experience in Building Services Engineering with a passion for high‑quality building design.
• Curious, innovative, and eager to explore new ways of working.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering / Building Services Engineering or equivalent.
• Working towards or holding Chartered status (IET, CIBSE or equivalent).
• Skilled in industry software: Amtech/ProDesign, Dialux/Relux, NBS, Microsoft tools; high‑Voltage design knowledge is a bonus.
• Solid understanding of UK technical standards and codes.
• Familiar with energy reduction strategies, decarbonisation, and energy & carbon analytics.
• Experience with commissioning, performance evaluation, and design for measurement & verification.

Rewards & benefits

Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a range of benefits tailored to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Training and professional development opportunities support growth. Hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances balance a great job and personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

AtkinsRéalis is a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization that connects people, data and technology to transform infrastructure and energy systems. Our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers strives to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require proof of residency in the UK of five years or longer. Security clearance details should not be referenced in the application or CV.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels they belong. We offer family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.