Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer

Vertical Recruitment Limited

Position: Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer
Location: Leeds
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

Are you a Senior or Principal electrical engineer looking to take the next step in your career? Join a forward-thinking building services consultancy delivering innovative, sustainable projects across commercial, residential, and mixed-use sectors. Lead high-profile projects, mentor junior engineers, and make a real impact on the built environment.

Why This Role?

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Career Progression: Fast-track your growth with leadership opportunities and professional development support.

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Market leading Salaries – £55,000-£65,000

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Employee owned business: Take ownership in company direction and benefit from Tax free bonsues (Worth an Additional £4,000-£5,000)

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Diverse & Exciting Projects: Work on cutting-edge new builds, refurbishments, and mixed-use developments.

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Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive, team-oriented environment that values innovation and technical excellence.

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Work-Life Balance: Flexible arrangements to suit your lifestyle.

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Sustainability at the Core: Contribute to low-carbon, energy-efficient, and sustainable building solutions.

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Networking & Exposure: Collaborate with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams on high-profile projects.

Key Responsibilities

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Lead electrical design from concept to completion for a variety of projects.

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Produce design drawings, schematics, single-line diagrams, and load calculations.

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Ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations, BS standards, and CIBSE guidance.

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Mentor and guide junior engineers, supporting their professional growth.

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Attend site visits, client meetings, and liaise with statutory bodies.

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Prepare technical reports, specifications, and tender documentation.

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Support feasibility studies, energy assessments, and sustainable design initiatives.

Requirements

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Degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or equivalent.

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Proven senior-level experience in building services electrical design.

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Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit/BIM, and electrical design/calculation tools.

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Strong knowledge of UK wiring regulations, BS standards, and CIBSE guidance.

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Leadership experience with excellent mentoring, communication, and teamwork skills.

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Passion for delivering high-quality, sustainable, client-focused solutions