Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer

Hoare Lea; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy seeks a Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer in Bristol. You will lead electrical design projects, liaise with various stakeholders, and mentor junior engineers, ensuring high standards and compliance. Benefits include a flexible work schedule and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

9-day fortnight

Private medical cover

Electric vehicle schemes

Stock options

Extensive annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrical Engineer with a record of delivering complex projects.
• Technical delivery processes and software proficiency (BIM, Revit, Dialux, Relux).
• Experience working with clients, contractors, and architects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of electrical design services for various projects.
• Engage with stakeholders and communicate effectively within the team.
• Mentor junior staff and support their development.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

BIM

Revit

Dialux

Relux

Stakeholder Engagement

Mentoring

Communication

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Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer, Bristol

Client: Hoare Lea

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 7769226680a7

Job Views: 8

Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description:

Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer
Bristol

About us

Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield.

We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability. Our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life, ensuring outstanding design and operational efficiency.

We are committed to providing an environment where everyone can realize their potential. Joining Hoare Lea means gaining knowledge, supporting wellbeing, and embracing individuality. We offer benefits such as a 9-day fortnight, community groups, social events, professional development, private medical cover, electric vehicle schemes, stock options, and extensive annual leave.

Our goal is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy their work.

About the role

We have a new opportunity for a Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer in our Bristol office.

Our Bristol team has a strong reputation for delivering outstanding design on various projects across the region and beyond. You will join a collaborative, knowledgeable, and engaged team that values support, flexibility, and high performance.

Bristol is a vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage and ambitious growth plans aiming for carbon neutrality. Our office, the second-largest in the company, hosts over MEP engineers and a growing range of specialists.

As a Senior or Principal Engineer, you will support and deliver designs for diverse projects, working within a multidisciplinary team to provide high-standard solutions, securing repeat and new business. A key aspect is to support and develop team members.

You can expect to:

• Lead the technical delivery of electrical design services for various projects.
• Develop strategic concepts ensuring compliance with standards.
• Engage with stakeholders and communicate effectively within the team.
• Assist in monitoring project budgets, resources, and deliverables.
• Mentor junior staff and support their development.

About you

To succeed, you should have:

• Proven experience as an Electrical Engineer with a record of delivering complex projects.
• Experience with technical delivery processes and software like BIM, Revit, Dialux, Relux.
• Experience working with clients, contractors, and architects.
• Self-awareness, openness, and a collaborative spirit.
• Experience supporting others' development.