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Principal Electrical Engineer
Job Posted: 5 days ago
Salary: £ 55,000 - 62,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Expire in: 22 days
Job Description
Principal Electrical Engineer
📍 Manchester City Centre
💼 Building Services Design | Electrical Engineering | Revit | Project Delivery | Management
💰 £55,000 - £62,000 + Benefits
🕒 Full Time | Permanent | 36.25 Hours | Agile Working
The Opportunity
A leading UK wide MEP consultancy is looking to appoint a Principal Electrical Engineer (or an experienced Senior Engineer ready to step up) for their new Manchester office, right in the heart of the city centre.
This is a rare opportunity to help establish and lead a new regional team - shaping its direction, recruiting talent, and playing a central role in delivering major residential, hotel, education, and healthcare projects across the UK from their Spinningfields office.
If you're a technically strong Principal Electrical Engineer, passionate about leadership, delivery, and sustainable building design - this role offers autonomy, growth, and a chance to have real impact within a very established brand.
The Role
Lead the electrical design and delivery of multi-sector building services projects.
Act as project leader on selected schemes, attend key client meetings, and provide technical presentations.
Mentor and develop junior engineers as the team grows.
Be a key client contact, developing long-term relationships and repeat business.
Play an integral role in growing a high-performance office environment in Manchester.
Work closely with colleagues in other offices to maintain consistent quality and delivery.
Utilise design software including Revit, Amtech, Relux/DIALux, and the Microsoft Suite.
Key Requirements
Degree-qualified in Electrical or Building Services Engineering (or HND/HNC with equivalent experience).
Chartered or working towards professional status (e.g. CIBSE/IET).
Proficient in Revit, Amtech, and lighting design software.
Experienced in leading projects from conception through to completion.
A natural leader with strong client-facing skills and a passion for mentoring.
Knowledgeable in HTMs, British/European Standards, HV/LV systems, and renewable tech.
Familiar with BREEAM and low-carbon/sustainable design practices.
A strong communicator and collaborator who thrives in a team environment.
Why This Role?
Be the founding Electrical Engineer in a new city centre office - make your mark.
Work on impactful, sustainable, and technically challenging projects.
Join a people-first consultancy with over 240 staff across the UK and internationally.
Be part of a business that's investing in long-term growth and regional leadership.
The Package Details:
£55,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience and scope to go a little higher)
Excellent progression potential - path to Associate, Associate Director and Director-level roles
Agile/flexible working arrangements
Enhanced maternity/paternity/sickness pay
Generous annual leave + option to buy/sell leave
EV scheme, Cycle to Work, Eye Care Vouchers and Employee Assistance Programme
Social/team-building budget & opportunities to get involved in charitable initiatives
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading building services consultancy.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and shape the future of a growing regional office - submit your CV today or contact me for more information.
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