Principal Electrical Building Services Engineer

Extension Recruitment; Kendal; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building design consultancy in Kendal is seeking a Principal Electrical Building Services Engineer. The role involves providing design, project management, and contract administration services. Candidates should have a degree in Building Services/Electrical Engineering and experience with software tools like Hevacomp and DIALux. The position offers hybrid working options and a supportive culture with professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension up to 6%

Professional development

Holiday purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates should have suitable experience to manage an increasing project workload.
• Must be ideally working towards MCIBSE certification.
• Full UK driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Produce early design advice through to detailed electrical services design.
• Conduct detailed surveys on electrical building services.
• Oversee installation and commissioning of building services systems.

Skills

Electrical Building Services design calculations

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Experience in contract administration

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree or HNC in Building Services/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Hevacomp

DIALux

Relux

Autodesk AutoCAD

NBS software

Job description

Our client is an award-winning building design consultancy. They are looking for a Principal Electrical Building Services Engineer to join them on a permanent basis. This role can be based in Kendal or Cockermouth and will offer hybrid working options.

The Culture and Company
This business is very passionate about their people and prioritise culture in all activities.
Benefits include:
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays’ (Holiday purchase scheme is also available)
Company pension up to 6%
Professional development
Plus many more!

About the Principal Electrical Building Services Engineer Position
The Principal Electrical Building Services Engineer will be an integral part of the Building Services team within a multi-disciplinary organisation. This role involves providing a variety of services including building pathology, design, project management, building surveys, and contract administration.

Other responsibilities include:
Produce early design advice through to detailed electrical services design.
Conduct Electrical Building Services design calculations using industry-standard software such as Hevacomp, DIALux, and Relux.
Undertake detailed surveys on electrical building services to advise on their suitability for continued use.
Oversee and supervise the installation of building services systems, undertake commissioning management, and specify maintenance and operating procedures.

About You – Principal Electrical Building Services Engineer
Candidates should be qualified and equipped with suitable experience to manage an increasing project workload. Essential qualifications include a Degree or HNC in Building Services/Electrical Engineering, ideally working towards MCIBSE, and a full UK driving licence.

Other requirements include:
Proficiency with the use of the Microsoft Office Suite, Autodesk AutoCAD, and NBS software.
Experience in contract administration of construction contracts.
Strong strategic thinking and the ability to manage the entire sales process.