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Job Title: Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer

Location: Manchester or Leeds

Hybrid (Working arrangements tailored to suit individual needs)

Salary: Market competative salary (Regularly reviewed and updated)

The role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering practice focused on delivering positive outcomes for people, place, and the planet. The successful Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer will lead the design, analysis, and delivery of complex electrical systems across a diverse range of built environment projects, combining technical excellence with strong leadership and collaboration.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with integrated design teams on high-quality, sustainable, and innovative projects across multiple sectors.

Why join?

Alongside a collaborative, purpose-driven working environment, you will be offered:

Market competitive salary (regularly reviewed and updated)

Flexible, hybrid working arrangements tailored to individuals and teams

Supportive culture focused on learning, collaboration, and long-term development

Structured support towards Incorporated or Chartered status

Ongoing CPD, Lunch & Learn sessions, and knowledge-sharing across disciplines

Key responsibilities

As a Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer, you would lead the design and development of electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and communications, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and best practice

Prepare, review, and approve detailed electrical drawings, specifications, and calculations

Undertake feasibility studies, cost analyses, and risk assessments to inform design decisions

Collaborate with architects, mechanical engineers, civil and structural engineers, sustainability specialists, and contractors to deliver coordinated project solutions

Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers, ensuring consistent quality and professional development

Ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations (IEEE, NEC, IEC, and local building regulations)

Participate in site inspections, testing, commissioning, and handover activities

Identify and implement opportunities for energy efficiency, low-carbon design, and renewable energy integration

Manage project programmes, budgets, and resources effectively

Actively work towards Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status

Contribute to internal CPD initiatives, including Lunch & Learns, and maintain a personal Development Action Plan

Demonstrate behaviours aligned with the practice’s values and contribute to its continued growth and progression

Skills & experience

Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards professional registration

Minimum 5+ years’ experience in electrical building services design and project delivery

Proficiency in industry-standard design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and electrical calculation software

Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Proven experience leading projects and working within multidisciplinary teams

Good understanding of BIM processes and collaborative digital workflows

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