Hays
Principle Electrical Engineer (Glasgow)
Requirements
A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline is required, along with significant consultancy experience delivering electrical building services projects and strong knowledge of UK building regulations and industry standards. The candidate should be chartered or working towards chartership, with proven team leadership, client relationship, communication, stakeholder management, and commercial skills.
Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Electrical Building Services Engineer to join a highly respected multidisciplinary engineering consultancy working on a diverse portfolio of projects across the UK and internationally.
This role offers the opportunity to lead the design and delivery of complex building services projects spanning sectors such as commercial, healthcare, infrastructure, science & technology, industrial and energy.
You'll play a key role in guiding project teams, managing client relationships and driving technical excellence throughout project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead electrical building services design on a range of high-profile projects.
- Manage project delivery from concept through to completion.
- Act as the technical lead and mentor junior engineers.
- Work closely with clients, architects and multidisciplinary design teams.
- Ensure projects are delivered to programme, budget and quality standards.
- Support business development activities and contribute to winning new work.
- Promote innovative and sustainable engineering solutions.
About You
- Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership.
- Significant experience delivering electrical building services projects within a consultancy environment.
- Strong technical knowledge of UK building regulations and industry standards.
- Proven ability to lead teams and manage client relationships.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to project delivery.
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to work on landmark and technically challenging projects.
- Clear career progression within a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Ongoing professional development and support towards career goals.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
If you're a Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer looking to take ownership of projects, lead talented teams and work on some of the industry's most exciting developments, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Hays Building Services for a confidential discussion.
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