Principal Electrical Engineer

1 week ago


Belfast, United Kingdom MEP Connections Full time £60,000 - £90,000 per year


A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Principal Electrical Building Services Engineer to join their team in Belfast. Youll lead the detailed design and coordination of electrical building services for a wide range of new-build projects across sectors such as commercial, education, healthcare, and infrastructure.

This is a key senior role within a highly respected team, ideal for someone ready to deliver high-impact design solutions while mentoring others and contributing to a collaborative, people-focused working culture.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Take ownership of detailed electrical building services design, including lighting, power, switchgear, IT, schematics, schedules, floor plans, and associated specifications
  • Lead the design process from early-stage proposals through to technical delivery and handover
  • Coordinate closely with other disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery
  • Mentor and support the development of junior engineers and design staff
  • Attend client and design team meetings, representing the company with professionalism and technical confidence
  • Contribute to planning, resource management, and workload delegation across the electrical services team
Key Requirements
  • Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or Building Services (MEng preferred)
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership
  • Extensive experience in electrical building services design across multiple sectors
  • Able to lead electrical engineering design on small to large-scale projects
  • Comfortable supporting multidisciplinary projects and contributing to MEP coordination
  • Proficient in relevant design software and tools, including Revit, Amtech, and Dialux
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to guide teams and manage client relationships
  • Experience acting in a project leadership or deputy project manager role is advantageous
Why Join?
  • Flexible, hybrid working policy to support your lifestyle and work-life balance
  • Defined development pathways with opportunities to lead and grow
  • Access to technical networks, CPD resources, and support for Chartership
  • Positive and inclusive team culture that values mentorship, collaboration, and progression
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Exposure to high-profile projects across the UK and Ireland

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