Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer

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Senior / Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Bristol | Hybrid Working

Salary: Competitive DOE

Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working Available)

Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time

A well‑established and growing Building Services Consultancy is seeking a Senior / Principal Electrical Design Engineer to join its Bristol office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking to take a leading role in project delivery, client management and team development within a collaborative and supportive environment.

The Role

  • Lead the electrical design and delivery of projects from concept through to completion.
  • Produce and review electrical calculations, specifications, reports and technical documentation.
  • Design electrical distribution systems, lighting systems, standby generation and UPS installations.
  • Undertake electrical load assessments and system sizing calculations.
  • Ensure compliance with current regulations, British Standards and industry best practice.
  • Manage project programmes, budgets and design deliverables.
  • Coordinate with clients, architects, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams.
  • Attend and lead design, client and project meetings.
  • Undertake feasibility studies and site surveys.
  • Review and approve engineering designs and technical submissions.
  • Manage CDM risks and contribute to design risk assessments.
  • Support bid submissions, fee proposals and project cost estimates.
  • Provide technical leadership across projects.
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers and technicians.
  • Promote innovative, sustainable and low‑carbon design solutions.
  • Contribute to the development of engineering standards and best practices.

Requirements

  • Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Experience delivering electrical building services designs within a consultancy environment.
  • Strong understanding of electrical building services systems and design principles.
  • Experience managing projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
  • Knowledge of RIBA work stages and project delivery processes.
  • Understanding of CDM regulations and design risk management.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Professional Memberships

  • Membership of a relevant professional institution such as CIBSE or IET.
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng), Incorporated Engineer (IEng), or actively working towards professional registration.

Technical Knowledge

Experience in the design of:

  • Electrical Supply and Distribution Systems
  • Internal and External Lighting Design
  • Electrical Load Assessments
  • Standby Generation and UPS Systems
  • Earthing and Bonding Systems
  • Low Voltage Power Systems

Knowledge of:

  • IET Wiring Regulations (18th Edition)
  • British Standards
  • European Standards
  • ISO Standards

Software Experience

  • Revit
  • AutoCAD
  • Navisworks
  • MicroStation
  • Hevacomp
  • Amtech
  • Dialux
  • Relux
  • ElectricalOM

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Enhanced pension contribution
  • Professional membership fees paid
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Paid volunteering day
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Support towards Chartership
  • Clear progression opportunities
  • Friendly and collaborative working environment

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Posted: July 24th, 2026