Hoare Lea
Principal Electrical Engineer
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Principal Electrical Engineer
Glasgow or Edinburgh
About Us
Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We provide intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and beyond.
Our services include:
- Acoustics
- Air quality
- Building services (MEP)
- Fire safety
- Lighting
- Security
- Sustainability
We operate high-performing teams of experts who apply their technical know-how and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. Our collective goal is to ensure that every building we work on delivers exceptional design while meeting the needs of its users and communities.
Hoare Lea is dedicated to fostering an environment where every individual can thrive. By joining us, employees have the opportunity to:
- Enhance their knowledge
- Support their well-being
- Embrace their uniqueness
Our benefits include:
- 9-day fortnight working scheme
- Thriving community groups
- Regular social and networking events
- Extensive professional and technical development
- Private medical cover
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Stock options
- 25 days of annual leave (increasing with tenure)
- Flexible and hybrid working
Our focus is on empowering growth, full engagement, and job satisfaction within a dynamic and inclusive workplace.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to lead electrical engineering solutions across a diverse portfolio of built environment projects within Scotland and the UK.
You will join our Electrical team at our Glasgow or Edinburgh office, with the flexibility to collaborate across both bases.
Why Join Us?
- Scotland’s engineering expertise hub – Our Glasgow office, founded in 2016, has expanded into a leading regional centre for innovation.
- Expansion of our Edinburgh office, reinforcing our commitment to East Coast projects and strengthening client relationships.
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Hoare Lea is a recognized industry leader, driving ambitious, technologically demanding projects across multiple sectors, including:
- Residential, hospitality, and leisure
- Critical infrastructure
- Healthcare and research facilities
- Primary and secondary education projects
- Higher education campuses
- High-performance data centres
- Advanced manufacturing and tech environments
Our work is characterized by:
- Innovation and technical excellence
- Sustainable, commercial, and future-focused solutions
- Collaboration with global clients in the public and private sectors
In this collaborative, knowledgeable, and supportive environment, you will join a high-engagement team with a shared passion for delivering excellence.
What You’ll Do
The Principal Electrical Engineer role demands technical leadership, with end-to-end design responsibility for complex projects. Your tasks will include:
- Leading design delivery for significant and multidisciplinary projects
- Defining design aims aligned with client requirements and technical objectives
- Representing Hoare Lea at client and project meetings, advocating for our expertise
- Overseeing and coordinating internal project teams, ensuring efficient supply chain engagement
- Delegating, reviewing, and quality-checking design work executed by juniors
- Inspiring team development through mentoring and guidance
- Budget monitoring and cost control, aligning financial performance with project goals
- Identifying, mitigating risks, and advocating procurement best practices
- Ensuring deliverables meet technical accuracy, industry standards, and programme deadlines
- Sharing technical expertise within the firm and contributing to integrated design solutions
- Effective communication, internally and with clients, across all client-facing interactions
About You
Essential Experience & Skills
- Chartered Engineer (or eligible for registration)
- In-depth knowledge and practical experience in electrical/building services design aligned with UK regulations and design standards
- Strong grasp of multidisciplinary collaboration in integrated project delivery
- Outstanding client management skills, including expertise in professionalism under pressure
- Demonstratable experience leading design teams through complex projects and adhering to critical timelines
- Commercial acumen, including experience in budget tracking, risk identification, and professionally sustainable delivery
- Robust organizational and time-management skills, capable of handling multiple demands
- Clarity and confidence in technical communication (both spoken and written form), with external consultancy experience
- Proficiency in industry-standard software (Revit, AutoCAD, Dialux, OM Electrical)
- Commitment to lifelong professional development, including mentoring others
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How to Apply
Interested applicants should:
- Create a CV profile
- Submit their application
For inquiries, email aureliacherradi@hoarelea.com
Next Steps: If shortlisted, the recruitment team will offer a brief 30-minute introductory call to explore alignment between your fit and the role's demands. Progressing candidates may undergo a panel interview via Microsoft Teams, in-person at our offices.
We are dedicated to facilitating equality at every stage. If you require adjustments or accommodations to thrive in the process (e.g., disability, neurodiversity), kindly alert us.
Hoare Lea’s updated terms and conditions for candidates can be accessed below. Click here for more details
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