Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer - Building Services

AZTRUM; Cambridge; Presencial; GBP 70.000 - 80.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Company car

Annual bonus

Life insurance

Private dental insurance

Sick pay

On-site parking

Close-knit SME culture

Descripción de la vacante

AZTRUM in Cambridge is seeking a Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer to join us on a three-day-a-week basis, leading electrical design across a diverse portfolio of Building Services projects. You will deliver hands-on technical work and mentor junior engineers.

The role offers progression toward Principal, with strong client engagement and design leadership. Enjoy real ownership, a supportive SME environment, and the chance to shape our electrical engineering direction.

Formación

• Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Substantial experience within a Building Services/MEP consultancy.
• Deep technical knowledge of electrical building services design.
• Senior Engineer level experience with progression to Principal potential.
• Chartered or working towards Chartership (ideal).
• Mentoring or supporting less experienced engineers.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead electrical design across a range of building services projects.
• Own the technical delivery of electrical packages from concept to completion.
• Review and sign off calculations, specifications, drawings and reports.
• Ensure designs meet relevant regulations, standards and best practice.
• Guide and mentor junior and intermediate engineers.
• Collaborate with clients, architects and project teams.
• Build and nurture strong client relationships.
• Support project delivery, technical coordination and design reviews.
• Contribute to business development, tenders and fee proposals.
• Help shape and improve the consultancy's electrical engineering processes.

Conocimientos

Electrical design

Building Services

Client engagement

Mentoring

Leadership

Educación

Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer – Building Services

Cambridge | 3 Days Per Week | £70,000 – £80,000

A well-established Building Services consultancy is seeking a Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer to strengthen its Cambridge team on a three-day-a-week basis.

The practice delivers projects across a wide spread of sectors, including Education, Residential, Workplace & Retail, Hospitality & Leisure, Healthcare & R&D, Heritage and Student Accommodation, so no two projects look the same.

This is an ideal move for an experienced Electrical Engineer ready to step up to Principal level, or for a current Principal who wants a part-time position without giving up real technical ownership and client contact.

The Role

Sitting at the top of the electrical engineering team, you'll balance hands-on technical delivery with design leadership, mentoring and client engagement.

You'll steer electrical engineering solutions across a diverse portfolio, upholding design quality while helping to develop the wider team and driving the continued growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design across a range of building services projects
• Own the technical delivery of electrical packages from concept to completion
• Review and sign off calculations, specifications, drawings and technical reports
• Make sure designs meet relevant regulations, standards and best practice
• Guide and mentor junior and intermediate engineers
• Collaborate closely with clients, architects and project teams
• Build and nurture strong client relationships
• Support project delivery, technical coordination and design reviews
• Contribute to business development, tenders and fee proposals
• Help shape and improve the consultancy's electrical engineering processes

About You

• Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
• Substantial experience within a Building Services / MEP consultancy
• Deep technical knowledge of electrical building services design
• Proven experience at Senior Engineer level, with the drive and capability to progress to Principal
• Chartered, or working towards Chartership (ideal)
• Exposure to a variety of building sectors (advantageous)
• A track record of mentoring or supporting less experienced engineers
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• A practical, commercially minded approach and the confidence to take ownership of projects

What's on Offer

• Three days per week, based in Cambridge
• A broad mix of project sectors
• A genuine route to Principal/Associate level
• Real technical and leadership responsibility
• A supportive, established consultancy
• The chance to influence the growth of the electrical team

Benefits

• Company car
• Clear career progression
• Annual bonus
• Life insurance
• Private dental insurance
• Sick pay
• On-site parking
• The close-knit feel of a SME where you're part of the team