Principal Electrical Building Services Engineer

Applefields School; Penrith; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Company pension

Hybrid working

Professional development

Discount portal

Job summary

Align Property Services in Cumbria is seeking a proactive Principal Electrical Building Services Engineer to lead electrical design and management on a wide range of construction and maintenance projects. You will work closely with the Technical Director and Associate Building Services Engineer to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

The role requires a degree or HNC in Building Services or Electrical Engineering, substantial senior experience, and a willingness to travel across the

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC in Building Services/Electrical Engineering.
• Substantial experience in a senior engineering role.
• Commitment to professional development, ideally working towards MCIBSE.
• Confidence in conducting electrical surveys, defect analysis, and feasibility reporting.
• High-quality electrical designs and documentation across RIBA stages.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the area.

Responsibilities

• 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 promoting cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Deliver smart, cost-effective solutions meeting client expectations.
• Advising on health & safety, fire safety, and sustainability, ensuring CDM compliance.

Skills

Senior engineering experience

Leadership

Willing to travel

Education

Degree or HNC in Building Services/Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

NBS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Principal Electrical Building Services Engineer

Salary:£55,000 to £60,000 per year, dependant on experience

Location:Penrith, Cumbria

Contract:Permanent, Full-Time, Monday to Friday

Benefits: 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays, company pension and other benefits.

We’re looking for a proactive and experiencedPrincipal Electrical Building Services Engineerto join our growing team in Cumbria. 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.

AtAlign Property Services, we don’t just design buildings, we create spaces that matter. Recently recognised asRegional Energy Consultancy of the Year at the Yorkshire Energy Efficiency Awards for the second year running, we’re proud to be setting new benchmarks in sustainable design and innovation.

As a wholly owned subsidiary ofNorth 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
• Building Surveying & Project Management
• Quantity Surveying & CDM

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.

The Cumbria team continues to deliver a dynamic and meaningful programme of work, with recent success marked by the completion of the Maryport Activity Centre refurbishment as part of a wider regeneration initiative with Cumberland Council. Building on this momentum, the team is now preparing tenders for several local projects aimed at enhancing the area for both residents and visitors. Meanwhile, our dedicated M&E team is managing £6M worth of planned Fabric and M&E maintenance across Westmorland and Furness Council’s corporate and educational estates, ensuring essential infrastructure is maintained to the highest standards.

On site, progress is underway on a vibrant café and community hub on Walney Island, the refurbishment of the Coroner’s Court in Workington, and a fresh office space for Cumbria Youth Alliance.

Additionally, the team is delivering vital school extensions for multiple local authorities, reinforcing their commitment to enhancing educational infrastructure across the region and ensuring the buildings where our children are educated are safe, modern, and efficient.

As part of working on projects like these, your day-to-day work will include:

• 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.

What we are looking for

• 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

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

Closing date:Midnight on Thursday 24th of September 2026

Interviews are planned to take place throughout the recruitment process, if you would like to apply, please do so now and we will respond to you quickly. We reserve the right to remove this vacancy in the event of the position being filled before the proposed deadline.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.

Please note, we do not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK

Principal Electrical Building Services Engineer