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Principal Electrical Engineer
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 50,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Principal Electrical Engineer - Building Services (MEP Consultancy)
Salary: Around £60,000 (DOE)
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days home)
A leading multi-office MEP design consultancy is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join their growing Birmingham team. This is a key technical delivery role within a well-established consultancy known for high-quality design work, strong client relationships and a supportive culture.
The Opportunity
You'll join an established building services team of five, stepping in as the senior electrical lead on a variety of new-build projects. This position has been created to strengthen the technical delivery capability of the group, provide mentorship to junior engineers and support the transition of the local director into a more business-focused role.
This is not a business-development-driven role-however you will be client facing and trusted to represent the business professionally.
Role Highlights
Act as Electrical Lead on projects from concept to RIBA Stage 4a
Mentor and support the development of a graduate engineer (without formal line management duties)
Play a key role in technical delivery across multiple sectors
Collaborate closely with Mechanical and Sustainability teams
Hybrid working: 3 days in office / 2 days from home
Flexible 35-hour working week (early start/early finish options)
What They're Looking For
Strong background in Electrical Building Services design within a consultancy environment
Ability to lead projects, coordinate with wider teams and communicate confidently with clients
Experience mentoring more junior engineers
A collaborative mindset and a willingness to contribute to a positive team culture
Projects & Sectors
The consultancy is busy across a wide variety of sectors, with particular strength in:
Residential
Healthcare
Higher Education
Most work is new-build design, delivered to RIBA Stage 4a, with minimal survey work. The team also contributes to major local developments, including significant masterplan schemes and long-standing frameworks with major clients.
Culture & Benefits
The Birmingham director is highly social and involved in various industry networking and charity initiatives-team members are always welcome to join. The business actively supports CSR events, local community involvement and regular social activities.
Benefits include:
~£60k salary (DOE)
24 days holiday + birthday off + option to exchange bank holidays
Hybrid working and flexible hours
Supportive and sociable team culture
Get in touch with Danny Brookes at Calibre Search for more information..
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