Principal Electrical Engineer

Hoare Lea; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Stock options

25 days annual leave

Flexible and hybrid working

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Glasgow or Edinburgh seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer responsible for delivering sustainable electrical engineering solutions. You will lead complex projects, manage client relationships, and support your team's professional growth. The ideal candidate has Chartered status and proven expertise in electrical/building services design. Benefits include private medical cover, stock options, and flexible working arrangements. Join a company committed to high-quality engineering and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Qualified and recognised in the industry, preferably with Chartered status.
• Proven, in-depth technical knowledge in electrical/building services design.
• Demonstrable experience leading design teams on complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design delivery for significant and complex building services projects.
• Define design briefs with clients and manage relationships.
• Monitor project expenditure, costs, and resource requirements.

Skills

Electrical/building services design

Client-facing skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Chartered status or equivalent

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Dialux

OM Electrical

Job description

Principal Electrical Engineer, Glasgow/Edinburgh

Principal Electrical Engineer based in Glasgow or Edinburgh, responsible for delivering high quality, sustainable electrical engineering solutions across projects in the built environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead design delivery for significant and complex building services projects, owning the design from inception to completion.
• Define and agree design brief with clients, manage client and consultant relationships.
• Represent Hoare Lea at project meetings and promote services to support client projects and future business.
• Manage, prioritise and motivate the internal project team, host and chair internal project meetings.
• Delegate, review and check work conducted by others; contribute to professional development of team members.
• Monitor project expenditure, costs and resource requirements; report regularly to team leader.
• Identify, highlight and manage project and commercial risks, including awareness of consultant appointment conditions and procurement impacts.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards, technical accuracy and programme deadlines.
• Share technical knowledge across the business and collaborate with other professionals to deliver coordinated building designs.
• Communicate openly and effectively at all levels internally and externally.

Qualifications

• Qualified and recognised in the industry, preferably with Chartered status.
• Proven, in‑depth technical knowledge in electrical/building services design and applied experience of relevant regulations and design guides.
• Strong understanding of complementary disciplines and experience leading integrated design teams.
• Excellent client‑facing skills with ability to manage difficult situations calmly and professionally.
• Demonstrable experience leading design teams on complex projects and delivering to demanding timescales.
• Commercial awareness: experience monitoring project costs, identifying commercial risks and contributing to profitable delivery.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple demands.
• Confident communicator – excellent written and spoken English – with experience representing a consultancy externally.
• IT literate with proficiency in industry software (Revit, AutoCAD, Dialux, OM Electrical).
• Committed to continuous professional development and supporting the career growth of others.

Benefits

• Private medical cover
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Stock options
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service)
• Flexible and hybrid working