Principal Electrical Engineer

Stantec; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead multidisciplinary engineering projects. The successful candidate will oversee electrical design solutions, manage project teams, and mentor junior engineers, ensuring high-quality outputs across sectors such as healthcare and education. With a commitment to personal development and innovative projects, this role also offers flexible working arrangements, making it an exceptional opportunity for growth.

Benefits

Salary: £75,000

Flexible / hybrid working arrangements

Commitment to personal development

Opportunity to work on landmark projects

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification (Bachelor's or Master's)
• Proven background in Building Services design from a consultancy
• Proficiency with BIM processes including Revit and Amtech

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary MEP engineering projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop and oversee electrical concepts and design solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their chartership.

Skills

Building Services design

BIM processes

Team management

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Revit

Amtech

Job description

Principal Electrical Engineer – Building Services

Location: London

Role Overview

Principle Electrical Engineer, you will lead multidisciplinary (MEP) engineering projects from start to finish, positively engaging with the client and supporting them in achieving their goals. You will lead all aspects of the project, including project team, deliverables, resourcing, programme and budget, to deliver high‑quality outputs for our clients. We are excited to see you develop and oversee electrical concepts and design solutions, then manage a project team to deliver detailed design to required standards, producing required design calculations.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary MEP engineering projects from initiation to completion, including team management, deliverables, resourcing, programme and budget control.
• Develop and oversee electrical concepts and design solutions, ensuring compliance with required standards and producing detailed design calculations.
• Developing and mentoring junior engineers, including supporting chartership routes.
• Contribute to innovation, process improvement, and technical excellence initiatives.
• Assist with aspects of team management, supporting activities such as resource planning, line management and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification (Bachelor's or Master's).
• Proven background in Building Services design, gained from working in a consultancy business.
• Working across multiple sectors such as healthcare, education, commercial, residential and/or industrial.
• Proficiency with BIM processes, including Revit and Amtech.
• Chartered Engineer status or progress towards it.

Benefits & Opportunities

• Salary: £75,000.
• Flexible / hybrid working arrangements.
• Commitment to personal development and career growth.
• Opportunity to work on landmark projects across the UK.
• Inclusive, supportive team culture that values integrity, innovation and growth.

Why Join Us?

At Stantec, we put people first. You'll be part of a welcoming and supportive team that values integrity, innovation, and growth. We provide flexible / hybrid working, a commitment to personal development, and the opportunity to be part of something genuinely meaningful.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We provide equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.