Principal Electrical Building Services Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a highly respected consultancy as a Principal Electrical Design Engineer in Glasgow. This role offers the chance to work on complex projects across various sectors, ensuring the design and specification of essential electrical systems. With a focus on quality and innovation, you will collaborate with clients and contractors, conduct site surveys, and manage project briefs. Enjoy a competitive salary, excellent benefits including a car allowance, life assurance, and generous annual leave. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Car allowance or company car

Discretionary annual bonus

Regular salary reviews

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy or sell extra holidays

Life Assurance of 4x annual salary

Early finish on Fridays

Pension scheme matched up to 10%

Equipment provided for remote work

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in electrical design engineering.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and building codes.

Responsibilities

• Designing and specifying Electrical Building Services systems.
• Carrying out detailed calculations using industry-standard software.

Skills

Electrical Design Engineering

Building Services Engineering

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Equivalent qualification in Building Services Engineering

Tools

Excel

Dialux

Amtech

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Principal Electrical Building Services Engineer, Glasgow

Client:

Hays

Location:

Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

Job Description:

Your new company
A highly respected, international multidisciplinary consultancy with decades of expertise. They have a UK-wide network of offices and work on a range of interesting and complex projects across sectors including custodial, aviation, defence, life sciences, public sector, and more. Staff retention rates are excellent, and they offer industry-leading benefits. They are currently seeking a Principal Electrical Design Engineer to join their Building Services team.

Your new role

• Ensuring understanding of project briefs and designing/specifying all Electrical Building Services systems such as power, earthing, lighting, life safety, telecoms, security, access control, lifts, lightning protection, etc.
• Carrying out (and managing others in) detailed calculations using industry-standard software including Excel, Dialux, Amtech, and in-house tools.
• Representing the organization at meetings with clients and contractors.
• Conducting site surveys, inspections, and monitoring site works.
• Preparing reports and technical notes.
• Maintaining complete records and archives according to company standards.
• Adhering to quality, environmental, and governance processes.

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree qualification or equivalent in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• At least 8 years of experience in electrical design engineering on Building Services projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and building codes.
• Experience working in a design consultancy and/or within a contractor design environment.
• Detailed knowledge of relevant technical standards.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What you'll get in return

• Salary between £50,000 and £60,000 (DOE).
• Car allowance or company car.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Regular salary reviews.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Option to buy or sell extra holidays.
• Life Assurance of 4x annual salary.
• Early finish on Fridays.
• Pension scheme matched up to 10%.
• Equipment provided for remote work.

What you need to do now

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