Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer

Aldwych Consulting; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking consultancy in the UK is looking for a Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design for building services and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Building Services Engineering, chartered status, and proficiency in Revit and Navisworks. Join a collaborative team that values flexibility and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Hybrid working

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Chartered status (CIBSE or IET), or working towards it.
• Experience delivering electrical design projects within building services or infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations and BS standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead LV electrical design for building services and infrastructure.
• Prepare feasibility studies, specifications, and calculations.
• Oversee and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Building Services Engineering

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Dialux

Amtech

Job description

Overview

Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer (Building Services) – Glasgow (or Edinburgh, with flexibility across the UK) – Permanent, Full-time, 37.5 hours per week.

Make your mark transforming society

This forward-thinking consultancy works across energy, infrastructure, commercial, industrial and leisure sectors, tackling everything from substation design to major redevelopment projects, including globally recognised schemes such as the British Antarctic Survey's Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme.

Role

As a Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer, you'll play a key role within the Energy and Special Interest Projects team, leading the design and delivery of a variety of small and large-scale schemes across RIBA Stages 2-7.

You'll be responsible for:

• Leading LV electrical design for building services and infrastructure, including switchgear, transformers, cabling and control systems.
• Preparing feasibility studies, concept designs, specifications, and calculations.
• Overseeing and mentoring junior engineers and checking technical work.
• Building strong relationships with clients, contractors and key suppliers.
• Contributing to business development and project management activities.
• Ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards, on time and within budget.

About you

• A degree in Building Services Engineering or a related field.
• Chartered status (CIBSE or IET), or working towards it.
• Proficiency in Revit, Navisworks, Dialux and Amtech.
• Experience delivering electrical design projects within building services or infrastructure environments.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• A good understanding of UK Building Regulations, BS standards, and ISO 19650 information management principles.
• Knowledge of HV design would be advantageous.

Why join?

You'll be part of a collaborative, flexible and inclusive organisation that genuinely invests in its people. Colleagues enjoy the freedom to balance work with personal commitments through flexible hours, hybrid working and opportunities for career development.

Join a consultancy where your ideas shape sustainable, resilient, and forward-looking communities.

Interested?

Apply now to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of energy and infrastructure design. Or reach out to Roberto Sartori on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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