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Principal Electrical Engineer

Hoare Lea

Ferndown

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Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer for its Bournemouth or Reading offices. This role involves leading electrical design on complex projects, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with clients to deliver sustainable solutions. Hoare Lea promotes a collaborative and inclusive culture with a focus on employee wellness and professional development.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Stock options

Up to 30 days of annual leave

Qualifications

Proven experience as an Electrical Engineer.
Experience with BIM and Revit.
Strong client-facing communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead technical delivery of electrical design services.
Mentor junior engineers and graduates.
Interact with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Technical delivery

Client management

Mentorship

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

BIM

Revit

Dialux

Relux

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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.

Principal Electrical Engineer.

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 to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves.

We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave.

Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do.

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 office.

Bournemouth: we have maintained an office on the south coast for more than 45 years, building significant building services expertise and creating long-term relationships both locally and further afield.

Reading: This is a thriving town that is seeing an exponential growth across many sectors. We are supporting transformational and sustainable change with major projects, such as Station Hill and many others. We are connecting with like-minded businesses and professionals in the area.

We are eager to speak with candidates who have experience in commercial, residential, and mission-critical projects.

We are large enough to provide stability and opportunity, and small enough to recognise our people as individuals. Driven by our vision, we are committed to positively impacting the relationship between people and the planet. We create high-performing buildings that address the challenges of climate change while also providing spaces that cater to the needs of modern living.

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, 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 electrical 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

To be successful in this role you’ll need:

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 / 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 aureliacherradi@hoarelea.com

If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange a 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

If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know.

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Seniority level

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