Principal Electrical Engineer

SYSTRA UK & Ireland; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Private healthcare

Electric car scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

SYSTRA UK & Ireland is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design for integrated building/services projects in a collaborative team. You will drive concepts through to construction information, mentor engineers, and engage with clients to ensure technically excellent outcomes.

The role emphasizes hands-on technical leadership, cross-disciplinary coordination, and delivery within programme and budget constraints. Hybrid working arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of building services electrical design for built environment and transport sectors.
• Experience across feasibility, concept through detailed design and construction support.
• Familiarity with industry design standards, regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead production and approval of electrical design concepts, drawings and specs.
• Act as technical leader supporting feasibility to construction information.
• Help develop internal standards and improve design approaches.
• Coordinate electrical solutions with disciplines, clients and delivery teams.
• Guide others and resolve design challenges with sound engineering judgement.
• Prepare and review reports, calculations, specs and tender docs.
• Support delivery to meet programme, budget and quality targets.
• Champion health, safety and environmental regulations (CDM).
• Contribute to business by building client relationships and pursuing opportunities.
• Promote collaboration, continuous improvement and high performance.

Skills

Electrical design

Project lifecycle

Design software

Technical review

Collaboration

Commercial awareness

Mentoring engineers

Electrical engineering degree

CEng chartered

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Design software

Job description

Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.

For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

Context

We are looking for an accomplished Principal Electrical Engineer to join a collaborative and forward-thinking engineering team delivering high-profile building and infrastructure projects. This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in shaping electrical design solutions across a varied portfolio, while contributing to projects that demand technical excellence, innovation and commercial awareness.

As part of an internationally recognised engineering and consulting environment, you will help drive the successful delivery of complex multidisciplinary schemes from concept through to completion. The role offers the chance to combine hands-on technical leadership with team development, client engagement and project oversight, making it ideal for a senior engineer ready to make a visible impact.

Missions/Main Duties

• Take a leading role in the production and approval of electrical design concepts, drawings, specifications and technical documentation, helping to deliver high-quality solutions that meet client expectations and project objectives.
• Be a visible technical leader within the team, supporting design delivery from early-stage feasibility through to detailed design and construction information.
• Help shape better ways of working by contributing to the development of internal standards, procedures and practical design approaches that improve quality, consistency and efficiency.
• Work closely with colleagues across disciplines, clients and delivery teams to ensure electrical solutions are coordinated, practical and fully aligned with project requirements.
• Bring confidence and clarity to technical decision-making, reviewing design outputs, guiding others and helping to resolve challenges with sound engineering judgement.
• Play an active role in the preparation and review of reports, calculations, specifications and tender documentation, ensuring all outputs are robust, accurate and professionally presented.
• Support the delivery of projects in line with programme, budget and quality expectations, while keeping a close focus on technical excellence and client satisfaction.
• Champion compliance with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation, including CDM Regulations, helping to promote safe and responsible project delivery.
• Contribute to business success by building strong client relationships, supporting project opportunities and representing the team with professionalism and credibility.
• Lead by example in promoting a culture of collaboration, respect, continuous improvement and high performance, while helping others grow and succeed.

Profile/Skills

• Extensive knowledge of, and proven experience in, building services electrical design within the built environment and/or transport infrastructure sectors.
• Strong technical capability across the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and concept design through to detailed delivery and construction support.
• Experience using industry-recognised design software, together with a sound understanding of relevant design standards, regulations and best practice.
• The ability to review, guide and improve technical work, with the confidence to advise colleagues on the most effective and commercially appropriate engineering solutions.
• A collaborative and client-focused mindset, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Commercial awareness and a practical understanding of project delivery, resource planning, risk, quality and client expectations.
• Demonstrated experience in managing or mentoring engineers and technicians, helping to develop capability and maintain high standards within the team.
• A degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professionally chartered status, such as CEng or equivalent.

Why SYSTRA?

Our three core values: Excellence, Connected Teams and Bold Leadership are kept at the heart of everything we do. We strive for the highest levels of technical excellence, achieving the best results through teamwork, both locally and internationally, and reward innovative thinking through encouraging all colleagues to think as leaders. We offer clear and well supported pathways for career development and qualification attainment, a competitive remuneration package including a bonus and private healthcare, an electric car scheme and a broad suite of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

Flexibility

Because we value who you are as much as what you do, we want you to feel supported at work. We offer hybrid working, balancing the benefits of working from home with time in our modern, well-equipped offices for that crucial in-person contact, team development and collaborative working. We also recognise that life doesn’t always run to the same schedule for everyone, so we have a dedicated flexible working policy to support you in tailoring your work life to reach your full potential, for more details on this, please get in touch.

Diversity & Inclusion

We provide a warm welcome and encourage applications from a diverse range of people who can enrich our company and offer perspectives which will drive better solutions in a truly inclusive environment. Our employee led working groups and clearly defined strategy help us to keep at the leading edge of important issues and keep us accountable. We want our colleagues to feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work and continually seek new ideas and contributions to ensure we continue to grow and develop in this space.

Wellbeing

It’s no surprise that people do their best work when they feel physically and mentally supported. Our SYSTRA Wellness Programme offers a wide range of support; from Wellness champions, to free health checks, healthy eating workshops and regular seminars, alongside access to a wide range of external support. We offer two paid days for charity work and an ever-growing social calendar.

About

If you require any adjustments or financial assistance to support you in your application or interview process please email: [email protected] where your request will be treated confidentially and with respect. We pledge to offer an interview to any candidates with a disability who apply for a role and meet the minimum criteria.

As we are always looking to expand our team, we would still be interested in hearing from you if you fulfil most, but not all, of the relevant criteria for the role – you could still be just what we are looking for.

Workplace Type

Hybrid