Principal Engineer, Operational Assets & Building Analytics

Beeby Anderson Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Private medical cover

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Stock options

Up to 30 days annual leave

Job summary

Beeby Anderson Recruitment is seeking a Principal/Associate Engineer for an Oxford-based Operational Assets team. The role focuses on existing buildings, delivering pragmatic solutions and using real-time data to drive net-zero progress.

The team combines property consultancy, design engineering, and data-led performance specialists across the building lifecycle. With a track record in Residential, Commercial, and Healthcare sectors, the role entails leading projects, mentoring staff, and

Qualifications

• Chartered status or progress toward chartership as a qualified design engineer.
• Strong experience on refurbishment and fit-out projects in existing buildings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of building data analytics and metering systems.
• Proven experience in performance specification, detailed design, contract administration, and site supervision.
• Broad knowledge of building services engineering with primary discipline expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead work delivery, planning, and team strategy for regional and local clients.
• Provide mentorship and technical supervision to colleagues.
• Collaborate with other teams and discipline leads for efficient delivery.
• Recruit, train, and develop team members and support succession planning.
• Undertake detailed design, technical specification, and site monitoring activities.
• Monitor commissioning and post-occupancy engineering services.
• Prepare feasibility studies, condition surveys, and investigative reports.
• Maintain strong commercial awareness and client relationships.

Skills

Chartered status

Chartered engineer progression

Leadership

Building data analytics

Metering systems

Contract administration

Site supervision

Client relationship

Education

Chartered status / progress towards chartership

Tools

Building data analytics tools

UK/EU regulations knowledge

Job description

Beeby Anderson Recruitment is seeking a Principal/Associate Engineer for an Oxford-based Operational Assets team. The role focuses on existing buildings, delivering pragmatic solutions and using real-time data to drive net-zero progress.

The team combines property consultancy, design engineering, and data-led performance specialists across the building lifecycle. With a track record in Residential, Commercial, and Healthcare sectors, the role entails leading projects, mentoring staff, and