Principal Electrical Engineer

Principal Electrical Engineer Location: London & surrounding areas across Southeast Salary: Excellent, market-leading package An exciting opportunity has arisen with our client for an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to lead and deliver complex projects within a multidisciplinary engineering environment. The Role At Principal level, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of projects within agreed time, quality, and budget constraints. You will act as a technical lead, working closely with internal teams, external stakeholders, and clients to deliver high-quality electrical and electronic design solutions. You will also play a key role in mentoring junior engineers and supporting business growth through long-term client relationships. Key Responsibilities Lead electrical design delivery, including design calculations and peer reviews Contribute across all RIBA design stages Take responsibility for all aspects of assigned project work Act as technical design lead and mentor within an established team Delegate and manage work packages, providing guidance and support Produce detailed design deliverables (drawings, schedules, specifications, reports) Produce due diligence reports and feasibility studies Carry out technical surveys of existing M&E services infrastructure Act as lead representative at project meetings and workshops Liaise with internal and external stakeholders Monitor contractors and oversee construction activities Review and approve contractor shop drawings and technical submissions Respond to RFIs from contractors tenderers Witness and review tests and mock-ups (on and off site) Inspect works and issue quality, defects and practical completion lists Build long-term client relationships with a focus on repeat business Qualifications & Experience Minimum 2:2 degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services 8-10+ years' industry experience Membership of CIBSE and/or IET Chartered Engineer (CEng) or actively working towards chartership Essential Skills Strong technical knowledge of electrical engineering and UK/EU/IEC regulations Proven ability to lead, mentor and manage engineering teams Strong understanding of contract administration, procurement and conditions of appointment Ability to contribute to fee proposals with an understanding of resource planning Confident presenting and defending designs to clients and design teams #J-18808-Ljbffr