Principal Electrical Building Services Engineer

North Yorkshire Council; Otley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme contributions up to 6%

25 days holiday + bank holidays + buy

Professional development

Maternity leave package

Cycle2work scheme

Discount portal

Public sector stability

Job summary

Align Property Services, part of the North Yorkshire Council family, is seeking a Principal Electrical Building Services Engineer to lead electrical design and project management across diverse schemes. You will work with the Technical Director and Associate Engineer to deliver sustainable, compliant building services across public and private sectors.

You’ll mentor junior staff, oversee site works and drive NEC/JCT contract compliance, using AutoCAD, NBS and MS Office to produce high-quality

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Services or Electrical Engineering is required.
• Substantial experience in a senior engineering role.
• Possession or progression toward MCIBSE is desirable.
• Confident in electrical surveys, defect analysis and feasibility reporting.
• High-quality electrical designs and documentation across RIBA stages.
• Ability to mentor colleagues and lead across disciplines.
• Oversee site installations and ensure NEC/JCT contract compliance.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, NBS and Microsoft Office.
• Strong understanding of CDM, fire safety and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Electrical condition surveys.
• Electrical design from concept to detail.
• Project management and contract administration.
• Provide early-stage design advice and technical consultancy.
• Manage complex workloads and promote cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Deliver cost-effective, client-focused solutions.
• Advise on Health & Safety, fire safety and sustainability during design and construction.

Skills

Electrical surveys

Electrical design

Project management

Technical consultancy

Team mentoring

Health & safety

Sustainability

Education

Degree in Building Services/Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

NBS

MS Office

Job description

We're looking for a proactive and experienced Principal Electrical Building Services Engineer to join our growing team at Align Property Services. Working closely with our Technical Director, and Associate Building Services Engineer, you will play a key role in the delivery of electrical design and management on a wide variety of construction and maintenance projects. As a wholly owned subsidiary of North Yorkshire Council, we're one of the largest and most respected building design consultancies in the North of England. Our collaborative, forward thinking team delivers a wide range of services, including:

• Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
• Civil, Structural, Highways & Drainage Engineering
• Architecture & Sustainability
• Building Surveying & Project Management
• Quantity Surveying & CDM
• Transport Planning, Bridges & Estate Management

From small scale surveys to multi-million-pound developments, including schools, fire stations, care homes, and heritage buildings, our projects are as varied as our clients. With a strong and growing pipeline across both public and private sectors, there's never been a better time to join us.

What Our Team Has Been Working On

Our Building Services team has recently delivered a series of rapid-response mechanical and electrical projects for Durham County Council, supporting their drive toward net-zero carbon and improved building performance. Working across a diverse estate of schools, leisure facilities, libraries, and community buildings, we've managed everything from early-stage feasibility studies to major electrical and mechanical upgrades. Through the NEPO Mechanical and Electrical Framework, the team successfully delivered ten projects, including schemes at Consett Branch Library, Coxhoe Active Life, Copeland Road Primary School, Shotton Primary Swimming Pool, Delves Lane Primary, Villa Real School, and Rookhope Primary. These projects involved integrating renewable and energy-efficient technologies such as solar PV, air source heat pumps, low-energy lighting, fire alarm upgrades, and modernised heating and electrical systems which were all completed with minimal disruption to essential services. Every commission was delivered on time and to a high standard, improving building usability, reducing energy consumption, and directly supporting the council's sustainability objectives. If you're excited by the opportunity to shape sustainable, impactful building services projects like these, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll be Doing

You will be responsible for providing a variety of services including those relating to building pathology, design, project management, building surveys and contract administration as well as producing early design advice through to detailed electrical services design. You'll have the opportunity to support and mentor our junior members of the team as they develop their skills and knowledge and look to you for your guidance.

• Electrical condition surveys
• Electrical design from concept to detail
• Project management and contract administration
• Providing early-stage design advice and technical consultancy
• Managing complex workloads and promote collaboration across disciplines
• Deliver smart, cost-effective solutions that meet client expectations.
• Offering advice on Health & Safety, fire safety, and sustainability throughout the design and construction phases, ensuring compliance with CDM regulations and best practice standards.

Requirements and Qualifications

A degree or HNC in Building Services/Electrical Engineering

• Substantial experience in a senior engineering role
• A commitment to professional development, ideally working towards MCIBSE
• Confidence in conducting in electrical surveys, defect analysis, and feasibility reporting
• High-quality electrical designs and documentation across RIBA stages
• A supportive leader to mentor colleagues while working collaboratively across disciplines
• Oversee site installations and ensure compliance with NEC/JCT contracts
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, NBS, and Microsoft Office
• A strong understanding of CDM regulations, fire safety, and sustainability principles
• A full UK driving licence and a willingness to travel across the area

Why join Align?

When you join us, you become part of a team that values your contribution. We offer a supportive, professional environment where you'll have the tools and training to thrive. Everyone here plays a vital role in delivering the high-quality services we're known for, and we make sure our people feel valued and respected. In return for your commitment, we offer:

• A competitive salary up to £60,000 per year, dependent on your skills and experience
• Enrolment on to a company pension scheme which we will contribute up to 6%
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with opportunity to purchase up to 10 additional annual leave days per leave year.
• Hybrid working to support you in a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development through varying project work
• A benefits scheme which includes a good maternity leave package, cycle2work scheme and our online voucher portal giving access to discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.
• Stability in your role - public sector security in a private sector industry.