Principal Electrical Engineer
Principal Electrical Engineer - Building Services
Bristol (Hybrid Working Available)
The business has built a strong reputation for its energy-efficient and sustainable engineering approach , offering expertise across low-carbon technologies, electrical infrastructure, lighting design, building performance, and environmental systems . With a diverse portfolio of projects across the South West - from major education and healthcare developments to complex refurbishment and commercial schemes - this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer who wants to take on a strategic technical leadership role while helping shape the growth of the electrical team . Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership for electrical building services design across multiple projects
- Lead projects from concept design through to construction and completion
- Develop and oversee electrical designs including power distribution, lighting, fire alarms, data and specialist systems
- Act as a senior technical authority , reviewing and approving design work across the team
- Build and maintain strong client relationships , representing the business in meetings and project discussions
- Coordinate with architects, contractors and multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery
- Manage project resources, programmes and technical quality across multiple schemes
- Mentor and develop engineers and technicians , supporting the growth of the team
- Contribute to business development, bid preparation and strategic growth of the electrical discipline
Requirements
- Extensive experience in electrical building services design within a consultancy environment
- Proven ability to lead projects and manage multidisciplinary design teams
- Strong technical knowledge of UK regulations, British Standards and industry best practice
- Experience with design tools such as Amtech, Dialux/Relux or similar
- Familiarity with BIM and Revit environments
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage clients and lead project meetings
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent)
- Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working towards chartership would be highly desirable
Why Apply?
- Opportunity to take a senior leadership role within a respected consultancy
- Work on a diverse portfolio of technically challenging projects
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Opportunity to shape the growth of the electrical discipline within the business
Apply now or reach out to Roberto Sartori on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat.
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
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