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Search Consultancy LTD; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Consultancy LTD is seeking a Principal Design Engineer to lead the design and delivery of complex building services projects in London. The role involves managing multidisciplinary teams, coordinating with architects and contractors, and mentoring engineers to ensure high-quality outcomes across commercial, residential, healthcare, and mixed-use developments.

You will drive technical excellence, oversee calculations and drawings, and contribute to sustainability and net-zero initiatives

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working towards Chartership.
• Extensive building services design experience in a consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of UK building regs and design standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of building services projects from concept to completion.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams with architects and contractors.
• Produce and review calculations, specifications, reports and drawings.
• Provide technical leadership across HVAC, electrical, and mechanical disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and industry best practices.
• Attend client meetings and act as technical lead.
• Support business development including proposals and bids.
• Manage project resources, budgets and programme delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers and support sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relationship management

Team mentoring

Communication

Education

CEng or Chartered Engineer

Building Services/Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Amtech

Dialux/Relux

IES

Hevacomp

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and ambitious Principal Design Engineer to join a growing Building Services consultancy. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior-level engineer looking to lead the design and delivery of complex projects across commercial, residential, healthcare, education, industrial, and mixed-use developments.

You will play a key role in managing project teams, overseeing technical design delivery, developing client relationships, and mentoring engineers while ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of building services projects from concept through to completion.
• Manage multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinate with architects, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Produce and review detailed engineering calculations, specifications, reports, and technical drawings.
• Provide technical leadership across HVAC, public health, electrical, or mechanical building services disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with current regulations, British Standards, and industry best practices.
• Attend client meetings and act as a technical lead throughout project lifecycles.
• Support business development activities, including fee proposals, presentations, and bid submissions.
• Manage project resources, budgets, and programme delivery.
• Mentor and develop junior and intermediate engineers.
• Contribute to sustainability initiatives, low‑carbon design strategies, and net‑zero projects.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or actively working towards Chartership.
• Extensive building services design experience within a consultancy environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK building regulations and relevant design standards.
• Proven experience leading projects and managing client relationships.
• Proficiency with industry-standard design software such as Amtech, Dialux, Relux, IES, Hevacomp, Revit, AutoCAD, or similar.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver within programme deadlines.

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Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.