Senior /Principal Electrical Engineer

Eden Brown; Theale; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Built Environment Consultancy seeks a Senior/Principal Electrical Design Engineer to join their MEP team in Theale. This role involves leading engineering teams, managing project risks, and ensuring compliance with design standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive electrical building services design experience, strong project management skills, and relevant educational qualifications. Competitive salary and benefits, including flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career advancement. Join a team committed to excellence in the built environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Volunteering days

Mental health support

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Health insurance

Private GP access

Gym discounts

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Performance bonuses

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in electrical building services design, either in a consultant or contractor role.
• Progressing towards IEng or CEng status.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP engineering teams on projects, ensuring high standards.
• Manage project risks and ensure compliance with standards.
• Create reports and specifications during various design stages.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Contribute to business development by fostering client relationships.

Skills

Project management skills

Electrical building services design experience

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Client-focused approach

Education

Relevant degree (HNC/HND)

Tools

CAD

BIM (Revit)

Job description

Job Opportunity: Senior/Principal Electrical Design Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join a leading MEP team in Reading, Theale. This role is ideal for someone with significant experience in electrical building services design, who is ready to lead projects and teams while delivering excellent client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead MEP engineering teams on a variety of projects, including design, supervision, and mentoring.
• Manage project risks, ensuring designs meet standards and legislative requirements.
• Oversee the creation of reports, drawings, and specifications across various RIBA design stages.
• Use CAD and BIM (Revit) software for designing building systems.
• Liaise with other professionals like architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Foster client relationships and contribute to business development.

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong project management skills
• Extensive experience in electrical building services design (consultant or contractor background).
• Relevant degree (HNC/HND) and progress toward IEng or CEng status.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail, with a strong client‑focused approach.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunities for career development in either a technical or managerial path.
• A wide-ranging project portfolio, including work in sectors such as science, manufacturing, healthcare, and residential.

About the Company

Our client is a leading Built Environment Consultancy, specializing in transforming the sustainability and quality of the built environment. With a team of over 1,300 professionals, they handle thousands of projects annually, driving innovation and excellence.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, plus options to buy, carry over, or sell.
• Volunteering days, mental health support, life assurance, and pension scheme.
• Health insurance, private GP access, and gym discounts.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work‑life balance.
• Career development opportunities and performance bonuses.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.