Principal Electrical Engineer

Principal Electrical Engineer

The Company

An established, independent engineering consultancy based in Ivybridge, Devon, providing multidisciplinary engineering and environmental consultancy services across a diverse range of building and infrastructure projects.

The business has a strong reputation for delivering technically robust and innovative engineering solutions, with a focus on quality, sustainability and practical design. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior electrical professional to take a leading role within a growing multidisciplinary consultancy, overseeing major projects and providing technical leadership across the electrical discipline.

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join the team in Ivybridge.

The successful Principal Electrical Engineer will oversee the full electrical design of projects of varying sizes, with a particular focus on industrial and logistics developments. You will take responsibility for large projects, lead the coordination of engineering services and act as a key technical point of contact for clients and project teams.

The role combines technical leadership, project responsibility, client management and design quality oversight, with the opportunity to influence project delivery and contribute to the continued development of the electrical engineering function.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the full electrical design of projects of varying sizes, primarily within the industrial and logistics sector
Undertake electrical design work where required, from building services through to high-voltage systems
Take responsibility for the successful delivery of large electrical engineering projects
Lead the development, design and coordination of electrical installations, systems, equipment and facilities
Act as a key client contact, providing technical advice and support throughout project delivery
Oversee the design and specification of controls, instrumentation and operating systems associated with building engineering services
Review surveys, testing and dilapidation reports relating to existing electrical installations
Make technical and project decisions relating to project progress
Represent the business at technical meetings with clients, contractors and wider professional teams
Lead and oversee the coordination of electrical and wider engineering services
Review engineering calculations and drawings to ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations
Provide technical review and quality control across electrical engineering projects
Attend client and project locations for meetings, surveys, inspections and other project activities
Contribute to the development and improvement of technical policies and procedures
Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with British Standards, UK Regulations, relevant codes and industry guidance
Ensure appropriate health and safety procedures and legislation are followed
About You

BSc/BEng degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification and experience
HNC/HND with significant relevant industry experience also considered
Significant experience delivering electrical building services design across relevant RIBA stages
Proven experience overseeing the full electrical design of projects
Experience running large electrical engineering projects
Strong electrical building services design experience, including high-voltage systems where required
Experience coordinating electrical installations, systems, equipment and facilities
Experience reviewing engineering calculations, drawings, surveys, testing and dilapidation reports
Strong technical and quality-control experience
Proven client-facing experience with the ability to provide sound technical advice
Experience representing a consultancy at technical meetings with clients, contractors and professional teams
Strong knowledge of British Standards, UK Regulations and relevant industry codes
Good understanding of health and safety requirements and legislation
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Strong organisational, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver work to agreed deadlines
Consultancy or construction background preferred
Working towards Chartered Engineer status desirable but not essential
Professional, enthusiastic and ethical approach to work
What's on Offer

Opportunity to take a leading role within an established independent multidisciplinary consultancy
Responsibility for large and technically challenging electrical engineering projects
Strong focus on industrial and logistics developments
Significant client-facing and technical leadership responsibility
Opportunity to influence design quality and project delivery
Exposure to electrical building services and high-voltage systems
Opportunity to strengthen client and professional relationships
Continued technical and professional development
Support towards professional qualifications and chartership
Collaborative multidisciplinary working environment
Ivybridge-based office
Keywords

Principal Electrical Engineer, Principal Electrical Design Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Senior Electrical Engineer, Electrical Building Services Engineer, Building Services, MEP, Electrical Design, Industrial, Logistics, High Voltage, HV, RIBA, Engineering Consultancy, MEP Consultancy, CIBSE, Chartered Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Project Management, Technical Leadership, Client Management, Design Quality, Ivybridge, Devon, Plymouth, South West

If you’re interested, please contact Conner Richards at RGB Recruitment - (url removed)