Principal Electrical Engineer, Building Services – Hybrid

Jacobs; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Up to 10% employer pension

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible/hybrid working

Learning and development

Volunteer programmes

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer (Building Services) in a multi-office UK team (Birmingham, London or Manchester). You will lead the functional delivery of complex electrical design projects, mentor staff, manage scope and client relationships, and help grow the business through innovation and collaboration.

You will guide planning, prioritisation and checks while ensuring high-quality outputs.

Qualifications

• Experience in building services electrical engineering design for large projects.
• Degree in Building Services Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proficient in Revit MEP, AutoCAD, Dialux and Amtech; familiar with regulations assessments.
• MCIBSE / MIET CEng accreditation or actively pursuing it.
• Strong knowledge of UK building regulations and sustainable technology integration.
• Proven leadership and people management skills within multidisciplinary teams.
• Attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of multidisciplinary engineering projects on time and within budget.
• Mentor and develop team members; support recruitment and budgeting activities.
• Present to clients, manage expectations, and drive value-added outcomes.
• Represent Jacobs in client meetings and contribute to winning future work.

Skills

Project leadership

People management

UK building regs

Sustainable tech

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Building Services Engineering degree

MCIBSE/MIET CEng

Tools

Revit MEP

AutoCAD

Dialux

Amtech

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer (Building Services) in a multi-office UK team (Birmingham, London or Manchester). You will lead the functional delivery of complex electrical design projects, mentor staff, manage scope and client relationships, and help grow the business through innovation and collaboration.

You will guide planning, prioritisation and checks while ensuring high-quality outputs.