Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer

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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