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Principal Electrical Design Engineer
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Principal Electrical Design Engineer
Employer Carrington West
Location Birmingham
Salary 65000.00 - 75000.00 GBP Annual
Closing date 18 Sep 2026
Specialist area Design
Function Engineer
Contract Type Permanent
Hours Full Time
Job Details
Ready to take your career to the next level as a Principal Electrical Engineer / Major Projects Electrical Lead?
Our client is looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer (Major Projects Electrical Lead) to join their Building Services team in the North West. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior leadership role within a well-established consultancy delivering complex, high-value projects across multiple sectors.
You'll take the lead on electrical design across major schemes, working alongside senior mechanical counterparts and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, innovative, and high-quality solutions. If you're looking for a role where you can lead from the front, influence major projects, and shape a growing team, this is well worth exploring.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of electrical design across major construction projects
- Manage and oversee all works delivered through the Electrical team
- Work closely with the Mechanical Lead to ensure coordinated MEP solutions
- Manage team utilisation, workload planning, and resource allocation
- Set and maintain high standards for technical quality and design delivery
- Provide high-level technical advice across electrical building services
- Oversee feasibility studies, detailed design, and condition reporting
- Attend and contribute to project design meetings, driving technical solutions
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, quality procedures, and best practice
- Support innovation and continuous improvement across project delivery
What They're Looking For
- Chartered Engineer (CIBSE or IET)
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
- Strong experience leading electrical design on large-scale projects
- Experience managing engineering teams and driving performance
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to a wider audience
- Strong understanding of quality assurance and design control processes
- Knowledge of complex infrastructure environments (e.g. tunnels) beneficial
- Ability to meet BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) requirements
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If you're looking to step into a senior electrical leadership role within a consultancy delivering major projects, I'd be keen to speak with you.
Contact Jack James at (url removed)
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