Principle Electrical Engineer

LIFE AFTER SPORT; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building services firm is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join their team in Bournemouth. This role focuses on delivering innovative electrical engineering solutions across various sectors including commercial and residential. You will lead complex projects, mentor junior engineers, and ensure high-quality outcomes while collaborating with clients and stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have strong delivery experience and proficiency with digital tools like Revit and BIM. This is a full-time opportunity with excellent career progression potential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering complex electrical engineering solutions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with design teams and clients.
• Strong leadership skills in managing design delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery on multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Develop strategies and feasibility assessments for projects.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for integrated engineering solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their growth.

Skills

Electrical building services delivery

Digital delivery tools (Revit, BIM)

Client and stakeholder engagement

Design team leadership

Communication skills

Collaborative working

Tools

Revit

BIM

Dialux

Relux

Electrical OM

Job description

A key opportunity for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join an established multidisciplinary building services team on the South Coast. You will play a leading role in delivering technically robust electrical engineering solutions across commercial, residential and mission‑critical sectors. The Bournemouth office benefits from long‑standing regional relationships and a strong project pipeline, offering a stable platform for technical leadership and career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of electrical engineering design on complex, multidisciplinary projects
• Develop early‑stage strategies, technical concepts and feasibility assessments
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure integrated engineering solutions
• Attend and lead client meetings, workshops and design reviews
• Oversee workload planning, fee awareness and resource allocation in collaboration with senior management
• Provide technical guidance, peer reviews and quality assurance across project outputs
• Mentor apprentices, graduates and developing engineers, supporting both technical and commercial growth

What You Need

• Strong track record delivering electrical building services across varied and complex projects
• Proficiency with modern digital delivery tools (Revit, BIM, Dialux, Relux, Electrical OM)
• Experience working closely with clients, design partners, contractors and project managers
• Ability to lead design teams, manage technical delivery and support project commercial performance
• Clear communication skills, with confidence in client‑facing environments
• Commitment to collaborative working and high‑quality engineering outcomes

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

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