Principal Electrical Engineer

Eden Brown; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building services consultancy is seeking a highly motivated Principal Electrical Design Engineer to join their leadership team in Liverpool. You will lead projects valued up to £300m across various sectors while mentoring a team of 8 engineers. Excellent client-facing skills and technical knowledge are essential for success in this role. The position offers a salary of up to £70,000 and comprehensive benefits, including future equity opportunities and a collaborative working culture.

Benefits

Salary up to £70,000

Future equity opportunities

Company car (electric)

Private healthcare package

Birthday off every year

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical design engineering within the building services sector.
• Track record of leading project delivery and managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent technical knowledge of electrical systems and sustainable design practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver electrical design on large-scale, complex projects up to £300m in value.
• Act as the primary client interface, building and maintaining strong relationships.
• Manage and mentor a team of 8 engineers, ensuring technical excellence and career development.
• Oversee design stages from concept through to completion (RIBA 1-6).
• Ensure compliance with regulations, standards, and industry best practice.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and external stakeholders.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Electrical design expertise

Team leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Up to £70,000 + Benefits

Location : Manchester OR Liverpool

An established building services consultancy is seeking a highly motivated Principal (or above) Electrical Design Engineer to join their leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for a client-facing engineer to lead a growing team, drive high-value projects, and play a key role in shaping the future direction of the practice.

The Role

As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will take the lead on projects valued up to £300m across a wide range of sectors. You'll be responsible for overseeing the full project lifecycle (RIBA Stages 1-6), providing technical excellence, and ensuring the successful delivery of innovative, sustainable electrical designs. You will also lead and mentor a team of 8 engineers, developing talent while maintaining a culture of collaboration and quality. They work across a mix of projects including residential, commercial, education and mixed-use.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver electrical design on large-scale, complex projects up to £300m in value.
• Act as the primary client interface, building and maintaining strong relationships.
• Manage and mentor a team of 8 engineers, ensuring technical excellence and career development.
• Oversee design stages from concept through to completion (RIBA 1-6).
• Ensure compliance with regulations, standards, and industry best practice.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to business development and the continued growth of the consultancy.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in electrical design engineering within the building services sector.
• Track record of leading project delivery and managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent technical knowledge of electrical systems,, and sustainable design practices.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills, with the ability to build lasting relationships - this is essential!
• Ability to work across all RIBA stages and deliver high-value, complex projects.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £70,000 (DOE).
• Future equity opportunities within the company.
• Company car (electric)
• Private healthcare package.

Birthday off every year.

20 days holiday + bank holidays, plus an additional day per year of service (up to 5 days).

2-week company shutdown at Christmas (not taken from holiday allowance).

A collaborative, people-focused working culture.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.