Principal Electrical Engineer

Hoare Lea; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoare Lea, a consultancy focused on sustainable engineering solutions, is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer in Manchester. This role involves delivering innovative electrical designs across various projects, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with clients to meet project standards. Join a vibrant team in a progressive environment dedicated to personal development and professional growth.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Stock options

Up to days of annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrical Engineer or similar role with complex projects.
• Experience with technical delivery processes and relevant software/tools.
• Ability to mentor and support the development of others.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for technical delivery of electrical design services for multi-disciplinary projects.
• Lead development of strategic concepts ensuring compliance with standards.
• Regularly interact with stakeholders in a client-facing role.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

BIM

Revit

Electrical OM

Dialux

Relux

Education

Relevant degree in Electrical Engineering

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Hoare Lea

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Posted:

17.06.2025

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01.08.2025

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Principal Electrical Engineer
Manchester

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 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 Manchester.

It's an exciting time to join our Manchester office. We have maintained an office in this location for many years, developing strong relationships with clients across the region, and working on a variety of local, regional and international projects. Manchester is a vibrant and dynamic city with a rich cultural heritage.

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.