Principal Electrical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic team in Manchester. This role involves leading multidisciplinary projects, managing client interactions, and overseeing technical delivery to ensure compliance and performance standards are met. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in mechanical/electrical building services design and a strong proficiency in industry-standard tools. With a focus on innovation and best practices, this position offers an exciting opportunity to drive sustainable designs and mentor junior engineers. If you are passionate about engineering excellence and looking to make an impact, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in mechanical/electrical building services design.
• Proven ability to influence engineering outcomes and lead design teams.
• Strong proficiency with industry-standard software.

Responsibilities

• Leading multidisciplinary projects from start to completion.
• Managing interaction with clients and design team members.
• Overseeing technical delivery and ensuring quality standards.

Skills

Mechanical/Electrical Building Services Design

Project Management

Client Engagement

Technical Mentorship

Innovation in Engineering

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Chartered Status

Tools

MagiCAD

Relux

Amtech/EOM

AutoCAD

Revit

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Principal Electrical Engineer, Manchester

Client:

Waterman Group

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Principal Electrical Engineer

Location: Manchester Office

Job Type: Full-Time

Role Overview: Join our dynamic team as a Principal Electrical Engineer, leading projects and disciplines. As a principal engineer in our building services team, your responsibilities will include:

1. Leading multidisciplinary projects from start to completion.
2. Managing interaction with clients and design team members.
3. Overseeing technical delivery and ensuring projects meet quality, compliance, and performance standards.
4. Providing mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers.
5. Driving innovation and best practices across the mechanical/electrical discipline.
6. Contributing to recruitment, retention, and development of top engineering talent.
7. Representing Waterman at industry events and building and maintaining relationships with industry colleagues.

What we’re looking for:

1. Significant experience in mechanical/electrical building services design across regulated sectors.
2. Proven ability to influence engineering outcomes and lead design teams.
3. Strong proficiency with MagiCAD, Relux, Amtech/EOM, AutoCAD, and Revit.
4. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to engage clients and stakeholders at all levels.
5. Degree in mechanical/electrical engineering or a closely related discipline.
6. Chartered status or working towards it.
7. A proactive, collaborative mindset and a passion for delivering technically excellent, sustainable designs.