Principal Electrical Engineer - Building Services (Hybrid, UK)

Jacobs; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension up to 10%

Private medical insurance

Income protection insurance

Flexible/hybrid working

Learning & development opportunities

Employee networks

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer (Building Services) in the UK to lead multi‑disciplinary project delivery from Birmingham, London or Manchester. You will mentor engineers, manage scope and client communications, and contribute to recruitment and policy development.

You will work on new build projects, refurbishments and major infrastructure across sectors like residential, energy, transport and data centres, while upholding Jacobs' safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Proven project design experience in building services electrical engineering.
• Degree in Building Services Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• MCIBSE / MIET C Eng accreditation (or actively working towards it).
• Strong knowledge of UK building regulations and sustainable tech integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of projects to time, cost and quality.
• Mentor staff and contribute to team development and resource planning.
• Represent Jacobs in client meetings and win future work.
• Guide planning, task prioritisation, checks and high‑quality outputs.

Skills

Project design experience

Building services electrical

Revit MEP

AutoCAD

Dialux

Amtech

UK building regulations

Team leadership

People management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Degree in Building Services Engineering or equivalent

MCIBSE / MIET C Eng accreditation (or in progress)

Tools

Revit MEP

AutoCAD

Dialux

Amtech

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer (Building Services) in the UK to lead multi‑disciplinary project delivery from Birmingham, London or Manchester. You will mentor engineers, manage scope and client communications, and contribute to recruitment and policy development.

You will work on new build projects, refurbishments and major infrastructure across sectors like residential, energy, transport and data centres, while upholding Jacobs' safety and quality standards.