Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design across multiple projects in London. You will coordinate with other disciplines, clients, consultants and contractors to ensure technically sound, compliant solutions from early design through completion.

The role offers delivery of complex design challenges, leadership of junior engineers and opportunities for growth within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Strong background in electrical building services engineering.
• Experience managing design deliverables and coordinating with other project disciplines.
• Understanding of how building services design develops through the construction process.
• Confidence communicating with clients, consultants and contractors.
• Ability to organise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Experience mentoring less experienced engineers.
• Practical, solutions-focused approach to engineering challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical building services design across multiple projects.
• Develop design concepts and produce calculations, technical drawings, specifications and schedules.
• Take responsibility for the quality and timely delivery of electrical design packages.
• Coordinate electrical designs with other disciplines and external consultants.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and project stakeholders to resolve technical queries.
• Attend design meetings and site visits to monitor progress and address issues as they arise.
• Ensure designs meet relevant regulations, technical standards and project requirements.
• Consider architectural layouts, structural constraints, fire safety and environmental performance.
• Support and supervise junior engineers, providing technical guidance and mentoring.
• Contribute to design reviews, problem-solving and continuous improvement of project delivery.

Skills

Electrical design

Coordination

Stakeholder management

Mentoring junior engineers

Regulations compliance

Project delivery

Job description

Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer

London

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join a growing engineering team, taking responsibility for the design and delivery of electrical building services across a varied portfolio of projects.
This role would suit a technically strong engineer who enjoys solving complex design challenges, working with different project stakeholders and taking ownership of projects from early design stages through to completion.
There is flexibility for candidates at both Senior and Principal level, depending on experience, technical expertise and leadership capability.

The Role

You will lead electrical design activities across multiple projects, ensuring solutions are technically sound, practical and aligned with project requirements. You will work closely with other members of the project team, external consultants and contractors to coordinate designs and resolve technical issues throughout the project lifecycle.
You will also contribute to the development of junior engineers, helping maintain high standards of technical delivery and supporting the wider team's development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical building services design across multiple projects.
• Develop design concepts and produce calculations, technical drawings, specifications and schedules.
• Take responsibility for the quality and timely delivery of electrical design packages.
• Coordinate electrical designs with other disciplines and external consultants.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and project stakeholders to resolve technical queries.
• Attend design meetings and site visits to monitor progress and address issues as they arise.
• Ensure designs meet relevant regulations, technical standards and project requirements.
• Consider the implications of architectural layouts, structural constraints, fire safety and environmental performance when developing design solutions.
• Support and supervise junior engineers, providing technical guidance and mentoring.
• Contribute to design reviews, problem-solving and the continuous improvement of project delivery.

About You

You will have a strong background in electrical building services engineering, with the technical knowledge and communication skills required to manage design responsibilities and work effectively within a multidisciplinary project environment.
You will ideally bring:

• Strong capability in electrical design calculations, drawings, specifications and schedules.
• Experience managing design deliverables and coordinating with other project disciplines.
• A good understanding of how building services design develops through the construction process.
• Confidence communicating with clients, consultants and contractors.
• The ability to organise workloads, manage deadlines and maintain technical quality.
• Experience supporting or mentoring less experienced engineers.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to engineering challenges.

Principal-Level Opportunities

For candidates operating at Principal level, the role will involve greater responsibility for technical direction, project oversight and stakeholder management. You will help guide design decisions, oversee the work of others and contribute to maintaining consistent engineering standards across projects.

What's on Offer?

This is an opportunity to take on a varied technical role with scope to influence project outcomes, develop professional expertise and progress into greater leadership responsibility.
You will work alongside other engineering professionals on projects that require sound technical judgement, effective coordination and a practical approach to design.

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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