Principal Electrical Engineer

Carrington West; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer. In this role, you will lead electrical design projects, mentor junior engineers, and engage confidently with clients. The company offers a competitive salary ranging from £55k to £75k, along with private healthcare, an annual bonus, and opportunities for professional growth. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a supportive culture with clear progression pathways and diverse projects across various sectors.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Annual bonus

Hybrid working

Flexible time

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer within building services.
• Strong track record delivering projects in leisure, industrial, or education sectors.
• Confident in leading design activities and managing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design delivery across multiple projects from concept to completion.
• Oversee quality, technical reviews, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior and intermediate engineers.

Skills

Leadership in design activities

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Technical guidance

Industry standards knowledge

Job description

Principal Electrical Engineer

Are you a highly experienced Electrical Design Engineer with a passion for technical excellence and mentoring others? If you have a strong background in building services design and are seen as the technical authority that colleagues turn to for guidance, this could be the perfect next step for you. This is an opportunity to become the technical cornerstone of a team, where your expertise will be pivotal to project delivery and the development of junior engineers.

Why Join This Team?

• Competitive salary from £55k to £75k depending on experience
• Private healthcare, annual bonus, hybrid working and flexible time
• Opportunity to work on diverse projects across leisure centres, industrial facilities and education buildings
• Supportive culture focused on professional growth and team collaboration
• Clear progression pathways with the chance to shape technical standards and project outcome.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design delivery across multiple projects from concept to completion
• Oversee quality, technical reviews and coordination with multidisciplinary teams
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior and intermediate engineers
• Engage with clients, attend meetings and represent the electrical discipline confidently
• Support resource planning, project programming and fee proposals

What They Are Looking For

• Proven experience as a Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer within building services
• Strong track record delivering projects in leisure, industrial or education sectors
• Confident in leading design activities and managing client relationships
• Strong understanding of industry legislation, standards and design software
• Commitment to mentoring and supporting team development

If you are the technical expert ready to become the cornerstone of this thriving team, this is the opportunity for you. To find out more, get in touch with Leah Rowe at Carrington West today.