Principal Electrical Engineer

Hoare Lea; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer for its Bournemouth or Reading offices. The role involves delivering designs for various projects within a multidisciplinary team and mentoring junior professionals. Candidates must have a proven background in electrical engineering with experience in modern design processes and client interaction. The company is committed to fostering a collaborative environment and offers progression opportunities within the firm.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrical Engineer with complex project delivery.
• Ability to lead technical delivery of design services.
• Demonstrated client-facing communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver designs for multidisciplinary projects.
• Develop initial strategic concepts ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and apprentices.

Skills

Experience in modern technical delivery processes

BIM

Revit

Electrical OM

Dialux

Relux

Client collaboration

Mentoring skills

Job description

Principal Electrical Engineer

Location: Bournemouth or Reading.

About Us

Hoare Lea is a human‑centric and planet‑conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield. We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability. Our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem‑solving skills to bring buildings to life.

About The Role

We have a brand‑new opportunity for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our team based in our Bournemouth or Reading offices.

As a Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting and delivering designs for a range of project types and sizes. You will work within a multidisciplinary team of engineers and support staff, delivering a consistent high‑quality service for clients and ensuring that repeat and new business opportunities are developed and profitability is achieved.

In this key and varied role, you can expect to:

• Be responsible for the day‑to‑day technical delivery of the design services for multi‑disciplinary projects across a number of building sectors.
• Lead the development of initial strategic concepts for projects ensuring solutions are appropriate for the brief and regulatory standards.
• Interact regularly with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a communicative, collaborative and timely approach to delivery. This is a client‑facing role, so you will be attending project meetings and disseminating / translating the brief within the project team.
• Work with the team leader to help monitor fee expenditure, resources and work delivered.
• Mentor and support our ‘next‑gen’ professionals, including apprentices and graduates.

About You

• Proven experience working as an Electrical Engineer or in a closely related role, with a track record delivering on a variety of complex projects.
• Experience of modern technical delivery processes, and use of relevant software/tools such as BIM, Revit, Electrical OM, Dialux and Relux.
• Demonstrable experience working with clients, contractors and architects in a design‑oriented / consultant role.
• Self‑awareness, an open mind, and a spirit of generosity.
• Experience in supporting others to develop knowledge, skills and confidence.

How To Apply

To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact [e-mail].

If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices.

Adjustments and accommodations

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