Principle Electrical Engineer

Life after sport; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join their Bournemouth or Reading office. The role involves delivering high-quality electrical design on multidisciplinary projects and serving as a key client representative. Ideal candidates should have strong leadership and technical skills, capable of mentoring junior staff while managing resources effectively. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant development projects in the region.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading electrical design delivery on complex projects.
• Ability to develop strategic design concepts and ensure compliance with standards.
• Strong client-facing skills and ability to translate requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design delivery on multidisciplinary projects.
• Develop strategic design concepts ensuring compliance with standards.
• Act as a client-facing representative in meetings.
• Monitor resources, programme and fees with project leads.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior staff.

Skills

Electrical design

Client relationship management

Project leadership

Technical guidance

Job description

Principal Electrical Engineer Bournemouth or Reading

We have a new opportunity for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join a team in either Bournemouth or Reading, supporting major projects across commercial, residential and mission‑critical sectors.

You will play a key role in delivering high‑quality electrical design, leading project direction, and helping shape the continued growth of both offices. The Bournemouth office has been established for more than 45 years, building strong regional relationships and technical expertise across a broad range of sectors.

Reading is a thriving and fast‑growing centre of development, offering opportunities to work on transformational local schemes while maintaining excellent connections to wider regional markets.

As part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you’ll help deliver robust technical solutions, strengthen client relationships and support the development of emerging talent across the business.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading electrical design delivery on a range of complex and multidisciplinary projects
• Developing strategic design concepts and ensuring compliance with all relevant standards
• Acting as a key client‑facing representative, attending meetings and translating project requirements for the team
• Monitoring resources, programme and fees with project and team leads
• Providing technical guidance, support and mentoring to apprentices, graduates and engineers
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