Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Principal Electrical Engineer | Ready For The Next Step?

Manchester | Hybrid | Competitive Salary If you're a Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer who has reached the point where you want more influence, more ownership and a team of your own, this could be one worth having a conversation about. We’re representing a leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy that is looking to appoint a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead a team of around 3–4 engineers/designers and take technical ownership of a portfolio of high-profile projects. This isn't a role where you'll simply be reviewing drawings and attending meetings. 🔥 You’ll be doing the good stuff: ⚡ Lead and develop a team of 3–4 Electrical Engineers & Designers ⚡ Take technical ownership of major projects ⚡ Lead electrical design from RIBA 1–7 ⚡ Be the senior technical voice with clients ⚡ Influence design strategy and engineering solutions ⚡ Coordinate with Mechanical, Structural & Architectural teams ⚡ Mentor and develop the next generation of engineers ⚡ Support bids, tenders and business development ⚡ Help shape the continued growth of the electrical team 🏗️ The Projects? Think complex, technically challenging schemes rather than repetitive work. 🏥 Healthcare 💻 Data Centres / Mission Critical 🏢 Commercial & Workplace 🎓 Education 🏠 Residential & High-Rise 🏭 Industrial & Manufacturing 🏛️ Public Sector 👀 Who are we looking for? You could currently be a: Senior Electrical Engineer looking for that first Principal opportunity or Principal/Associate Engineer ready for a bigger platform. You'll need strong UK Building Services experience, excellent electrical design knowledge and, importantly, the ability to lead people as well as projects. CEng / MCIBSE would be advantageous, alongside experience with Revit, AutoCAD and electrical calculation/design software. 💬 Why this role? Because you're not just being brought in to fill a seat. You'll have the opportunity to build a team, influence projects, develop clients and have a genuine say in how the electrical discipline moves forward. If you're open to hearing what's out there — even if you're not actively looking — drop me a message. All conversations are completely confidential