Principal Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services
Principal Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services
Location: Guildford
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000
Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking to take the next step in your career?
My client is seeking a talented and motivated Principal Electrical Design Engineer to lead and contribute to a wide range of building services projects. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team and play a key role in delivering high-profile projects across sectors including aviation, healthcare, and commercial developments.
About the Role
As a Principal Engineer, you will:
* Lead electrical design elements across multidisciplinary projects and take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of your discipline.
* Demonstrate a proven track record in winning and delivering projects, with clear examples of your personal impact.
* Operate independently across all technical aspects of electrical building services design, using your initiative and specialist knowledge.
* Interpret client requirements and project briefs to provide high-quality, compliant, and innovative design solutions.
* Provide leadership within a multidisciplinary MEP team and work closely with project managers to deliver results.
* Supervise and mentor other engineers and ensure quality and consistency in detailed designs and technical documentation.
* Evaluate project feasibility and lead technical studies and performance specifications.
* Regularly brief and coordinate the design team and review programme requirements and resource allocation.
Your Team and Environment
* Join a team of approximately 35 engineers covering Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health disciplines.
* Collaborate with experienced engineers at all levels, along with dedicated BIM and Sustainability specialists.
* Be part of a supportive and knowledge-sharing environment with opportunities to contribute to major infrastructure and building projects.
What my client is looking for
* Degree in Building Services Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent relevant experience).
* Progression towards Chartered Engineer status with IET or CIBSE, or already chartered.
* Deep understanding of building services regulations and the ability to apply them in design through robust calculations.
* Proficiency in industry-standard electrical design tools and software.
* Familiarity with RevitMEP or similar 3D design software.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present and explain technical concepts to clients and stakeholders.
* Strong leadership skills and experience mentoring junior team members.
Technical Expertise Required
* Low voltage distribution systems
* Standby generation and UPS systems
* Electrical cable and lighting calculations (software and manual)
* Small power systems
* Fire alarms and emergency systems
* Intruder detection and access control systems
* Disabled call systems
* Structured data cabling
* Lightning protection design
If you like the look of the opportunity above and would be interested in hearing more, please do get in touch by calling Jack on (phone number removed) or emailing him at (url removed)
Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer