Remote Principal Electrical Engineer – Residential

Skilled Careers; Greater London; Remote; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Careers is recruiting a Principal Electrical Engineer for a fully remote UK-based role. You’ll lead electrical design across residential and high-rise schemes, with no office to commute to and travel only when required on site.

Join a respected MEP consultancy operating as a fully remote practice. You’ll mentor engineers, review calculations, and act as the primary technical lead for clients, delivering projects to a high standard and coordinating with mechanical and other engineers.

Qualifications

• Strong residential and high-rise experience.
• Proven ability to run multiple projects and lead teams.
• Solid knowledge of power, lighting, fire alarm and life-safety systems.
• CEng is a plus; experience with RIBA Stage 4/5 coordination.
• Excellent English communication; valid UK work rights.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design on multiple live projects from concept to construction.
• Mentor engineers and review/calibrate calculations, schematics and layouts.
• Act as the primary electrical lead for clients and contractors in design meetings.
• Coordinate with mechanical, public health, architects and contractors.
• Attend site surveys, coordination and inspections as required.

Skills

Residential experience

Project leadership

Electrical building services

RIBA Stage 4/5 coordination

CEng (plus)

English communication

UK work rights

Job description

Skilled Careers is recruiting a Principal Electrical Engineer for a fully remote UK-based role. You’ll lead electrical design across residential and high-rise schemes, with no office to commute to and travel only when required on site.

Join a respected MEP consultancy operating as a fully remote practice. You’ll mentor engineers, review calculations, and act as the primary technical lead for clients, delivering projects to a high standard and coordinating with mechanical and other engineers.