Principal Electrical Engineer

Cundall; Manila; On-site; PHP 3,071,253 - 4,299,754; Full time

Job summary

Cundall is seeking an experienced Electrical Building Services expert to join our Manila office. This role involves leading a team to deliver innovative electrical design solutions for various sectors, including Education, Commercial, and Healthcare.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering, extensive project management experience, and a strong focus on client satisfaction. We aim to create energy-efficient buildings, promoting sustainability in every project.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in an electrical engineering role within building services.
• Proven track record managing multiple large-scale projects.
• Passion for creative and intuitive design.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and technicians on successful project delivery.
• Develop new client relationships and maintain existing ones.
• Ensure projects are technically excellent and profitable.

Skills

Electrical distribution and power generation

Lighting design

Security systems

Project management

Client relationship management

Technical design software

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Job description

The Team

We are an award winning global consultancy and have been named Building’s Engineering Consultant of the Year in 2024, 2022 and 2021. We are at the forefront of the industry, priding ourselves on our exemplary track record of designing innovative and sustainable projects.

Sustainability runs through everything we do at Cundall, and our people are empowered to drive change and decarbonise the built environment. By the end of this decade, we have set ourselves an ambitious goal to only work on projects that meet our zero carbon design criteria, a commitment we have called our Zero Carbon Design 2030 goal. We need engineers who share this passion for sustainability and thrive in designing energy efficient buildings and communities.

Cundall’s building services team’s mission is to play a key role in making buildings more energy efficient, sustainable and cost effective to operate – and we pride ourselves on our exemplary track record of designing innovative and practical mechanical and electrical solutions.

With offices in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Australia we offer a pro‑active and collaborative approach to skill development, professional excellence and knowledge sharing.

Our Philippines operations represents Cundall as our Regional Centre of excellence for Data Centre design, Sustainability, and Building Services.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and client‑focused Electrical Building Services expert to join our team at our vibrant Manila office to play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of innovative electrical design solutions for some of the most exciting building projects regionally.

Working across a variety of sectors such as Education, Commercial, Healthcare, Retail and Critical Systems, you will lead a team of engineers and technicians, and work closely with colleagues of various disciplines to manage the delivery of technically‑excellent, profitable projects.

You will develop new and nurture existing client relationships that maximise satisfaction and ensure repeat business, and will use your wealth of expertise and determination to manage, motivate and inspire less experienced engineers.

The Skills

Educated to degree level in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (MEng or BEng or equivalent) having gained vast engineering consultancy experience in an Electrical Engineering role within a building services context (electrical distribution and power generation, lighting design, security systems etc.), you have proven your technical expertise in relevant design software, and have a portfolio of experience demonstrating your quality and client‑focussed approach.

In your most recent position you have consistently demonstrated your ability to manage multiple large scale projects and teams to deliver to, and exceed client expectations, and crucially – you have a passion for creative and intuitive design.

Given the collaborative and client focused nature of this role, excellent communication and project management skills are essential.

Job Description

Your career at Cundall

We know that to be the best at what we do we need a diverse workforce underpinned by an inclusive culture. Creating environments where everyone can find joy doing their best work is also great for everyone. That’s why we positively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, and encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our people.

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