Principal Electrical Engineer (Building Services)

Apexcontractingwa; Glasgow, City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Principal Electrical Engineer, where you'll lead innovative projects and drive technical excellence. This role offers the chance to collaborate with talented professionals while shaping the future of building services. You'll be instrumental in delivering high-quality engineering solutions, ensuring client satisfaction, and mentoring junior staff. Enjoy a supportive culture that values work-life balance and personal development. Be part of a forward-thinking company that is committed to making a positive impact in the community and the industry. Your expertise will help shape a sustainable future while working in a collaborative environment that celebrates diversity.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Health & Wellbeing programme

Development and training opportunities

Work-life balance initiatives

Access to NHS doctors via Med24

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering electrical engineering projects.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and technical advice within MEP discipline teams.
• Supervise detailed designs and ensure project feasibility.

Skills

Low voltage distribution systems

Cable calculations

Lighting calculations

Energy lighting

Fire Detection & Alarm

Intruder detection

Access control & security systems

Disabled call systems

Data cabling and outlets

Lightning protection

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Relevant certifications

Tools

Revit MEP

AutoCAD

Electrical design software packages

Job description

Principal Electrical Engineer (Building Services)

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Your Team

• You will work closely with likeminded individuals on exciting and challenging multi-disciplinary projects.
• The Building Services team in the Northern Region consists of more than 50 Mechanical, Electrical, and public health engineers across the Manchester, Leeds, Teeside, Glasgow & Edinburgh offices.
• Will be supported by local, regional and international experts along with an extensive technical library and specifications.
• You will be based in either our Glasgow or Edinburgh office, offering easy commuting options and amenities just around the corner.

A Little More About Your Role

• Meeting the requirements of a Principal Electrical Engineer grade and have a proven track record in delivering projects for your discipline and in line with client expectations.
• Work in a joint leadership capacity within a mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) discipline team providing design and technical advice in a WSP project manager capacity on a wide range of projects.
• Reviewing design programmes and ensuring that sufficient resource is available to complete the works inline with technical and commercial performance and delivery.
• Able to work using initiative with minimal supervision on all technical aspects of their discipline or have specific specialist experience applicable to the role.
• Able to work under the clear direction of the client and interpret the needs of the project as a whole to meet the full delivery needs.
• Supervise the completion of detailed designs and supervise the work of others in this function.
• Consider the feasibility of the project specific to the discipline and lead the overall feasibility study for the project.
• BPSS security clearance is a minimum requirement.

Business Development

• Understand the need to provide excellent client care & the opportunities to develop additional business for the team
• Assist with developing the client relationship to promote new commissions
• Promote WSPs capabilities and expertise in the region

Management

• Take responsibility for and direct others in the production of detailed and performance specification for the discipline subject to review by colleagues prior to issue.
• Development and line management of junior staff.
• Regularly brief the project team, explaining the appointment. Ensure contracts/letters of intent are in place for all projects before work starts.
• Maintain project overview & understanding of the team workload & associated resource requirements, and work with the team leaders to ensure resources are fully utilised across your associated projects.

Key Technical Requirements

• Having an understanding of the UK and European regulations applicable to the discipline and how to demonstrate this in project execution.
• Have working understanding of latest electrical design software packages to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
• Have understanding of working with Revit MEP or other 3D design software to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
• Have an ability to sketch and communicate technical detail graphically and effectively.
• Have working knowledge of AutoCAD to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
• Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC).

Electrical Skills

• Low voltage distribution systems
• Cable calculations via ElectricalOM or Amtech /by hand
• Lighting calculations (via software and by hand)
• Energy lighting
• Small power
• Fire Detection & Alarm
• Intruder detection
• Access control & security systems
• Disabled call systems
• Data cabling and outlets
• Lightning protection

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!

In todays world its important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.

Whats In It For You

Work-life balance? WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important whether thats for your families, friends, or yourself. Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity? We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Health & Wellbeing? We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

Flex your time? For improved work life balance, WSP offers the WSP Hour which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development? We appreciate that development and training is important to you and thats why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether thats chartership, training or mentoring.

APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing