Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer – Building Services

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.

Overview

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

About You

As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will lead multidisciplinary (MEP) engineering projects from start to finish, positively engaging with the client and supporting them in achieving their goals. You will 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.

Additional Responsibilities

• 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).
• Proven background in Building Services design, gained from working in a consultancy business.
• Working across multiple sectors such as 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.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world‑class talent is a crucial key to our success.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We provide equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact email@stantec.com and we will discuss how we can support you.