Principal Electrical Engineer - London

Hoare Lea; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoare Lea in London is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead design delivery on diverse building services projects. The ideal candidate will possess Chartered status and have extensive technical knowledge in electrical engineering, along with strong client management and team leadership skills. Key responsibilities include overseeing project teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality solutions. This role emphasizes collaboration and effective communication, enhancing the future growth of the firm.

Qualifications

• Qualified and recognised in the industry, preferably with Chartered status.
• Proven, in depth technical knowledge in electrical/building services design.
• Strong understanding of complementary disciplines and experience leading integrated design teams.
• Excellent client facing skills with ability to manage difficult situations.
• Demonstrable experience leading design teams on complex projects.
• Commercial awareness in project costs and risks.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design delivery for significant and complex schemes.
• Define and manage client and consultant relationships.
• Represent the firm at project meetings.
• Manage and motivate the internal project team.
• Monitor project expenditure and resource requirements.
• Identify and manage project and commercial risks.

Skills

Electrical/building services design

Client management

Team leadership

Project cost monitoring

Communication

Proficiency in Revit

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in Dialux

Proficiency in OM Electrical

Education

Chartered status or equivalent qualification

Job description

Principal Electrical Engineer

Location: London

About the Role

We have an opportunity for a Principal Electrical Engineer to play a key role in delivering high quality, sustainable electrical engineering solutions across multiple projects in the built environment. You will join our Electrical team based in our London office. Our largest office provides a broad range of experience covering all sectors. You will take the lead design role on significant and complex building services projects, owning the design delivery from inception to completion. As the technical lead, you will manage and prioritise the internal team, coordinate with other disciplines and external consultants, and represent the firm at client and project meetings. You will ensure technically excellent, commercially aware and timely delivery while developing client relationships that support future business growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design delivery for significant and complex schemes, taking responsibility for achieving design objectives and technical quality.
• Define and agree the design brief with clients and manage client and consultant relationships professionally.
• Represent the firm at project meetings and actively promote our services to support client projects and future business.
• Manage, prioritise and motivate the internal project team (including specialist groups); host and chair internal project meetings.
• Delegate, review and check work undertaken by others; contribute to the professional development of team members.
• Monitor project expenditure, costs and resource requirements; report regularly to the team leader.
• Identify, highlight and manage project and commercial risks, including awareness of consultant appointment conditions and procurement impacts.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards, technical accuracy and programme deadlines.
• Share technical knowledge across the business and work collaboratively with other professionals to deliver coordinated building designs.
• Communicate openly and effectively at all levels internally and externally.

Qualifications

• Qualified and recognised in the industry, preferably with Chartered status.
• Proven, in depth technical knowledge in electrical/building services design and applied experience of relevant regulations and design guides.
• Strong understanding of complementary disciplines and experience leading integrated design teams.
• Excellent client facing skills with ability to manage difficult situations calmly and professionally.
• Demonstrable experience leading design teams on complex projects and delivering to demanding timescales.
• Commercial awareness: experience monitoring project costs, identifying commercial risks and contributing to profitable delivery.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple demands.
• Confident communicator – excellent written and spoken English – with experience representing a consultancy externally.
• IT literate with proficiency in industry software (Revit, AutoCAD, Dialux, OM Electrical).
• Committed to continuous professional development and supporting the career growth of others.