Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer - Building Services

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join their Building Services team in Reading or London. The role involves leading multidisciplinary engineering projects and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have a relevant degree and proven experience in Building Services design across various sectors such as healthcare or education. The company values collaboration and offers flexible working, focusing on personal development and meaningful projects.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in Building Services design within a consultancy.
• Experience working in sectors such as healthcare, education, or commercial.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary engineering projects from start to finish.
• Develop electrical concepts and design solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their development.

Skills

Building Services design

Client engagement

Team leadership

BIM processes

Experience with Revit

Experience with Amtech

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

Here at Stantec we’re recruiting for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic and growing Building Services (MEP) team based in Reading or London.

Our MEP team is at the forefront of sustainable and high-performance building design, and we have a strong track record of exciting projects across the South of England.

Why Stantec?

You will join a friendly team that's not just passionate about engineering but also about creating a fun and collaborative work environment. We value diversity of thought and encourage innovative ideas from every perspective.

We have built our pipeline of work to span a diverse range of sectors, from healthcare and education, to commercial, residential and industrial, providing variety that keeps us interested and constantly learning and evolving.

We pride ourselves on a collaborative, proactive approach, working closely with clients to deliver award-winning and sustainable projects.

About you:

As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will lead multidisciplinary (MEP) engineering projects from start to finish, positively engaging with the client and support them in achieving their goals. Our team leads will support you to lead all aspects of the project, including project team, deliverables, resourcing, programme and budget, to deliver high-quality outputs for our clients.

We are excited to see you develop and oversee electrical concepts and design solutions. Then manage a project team to deliver detailed design to required standards, producing required design calculations.

We want you to champion an inclusive, supportive culture that works closely and collaboratively, both internally and with external design teams. Communication and ownership are key to our team’s success and happiness.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Developing and mentoring junior engineers, including supporting chartership routes.
• Contributing to innovation, process improvement, and technical excellence initiatives.
• Assisting with aspects of team management, supporting in activities such as resource planning, line management, and quality assurance.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• A relevant qualification (Bachelor's, or Master's).
• A proven background in Building Services design, gained from working in a consultancy business.
• Working across multiple sectors that could include healthcare, education, commercial, residential and/or industrial.
• Proficiency with BIM processes, including Revit and Amtech.

Why Join Us?

At Stantec, we put people first. You’ll be part of a welcoming and supportive team that values integrity, innovation, and growth. We offer flexible / hybrid working, a commitment to personal development, and the opportunity to be part of something genuinely meaningful.