Principal Electrical Engineer
CV-LibraryBristolpermanentPosted: 11 March 2026
Apply NowPrincipal Electrical Engineer - Building Services
Bristol (Hybrid Working Available)
I'm currently working with a well-established building services engineering consultancy based in Bristol that is looking to appoint a Principal Electrical Engineer to play a key leadership role within its growing team.
This consultancy has been delivering innovative mechanical and electrical design solutions for over three decades, supporting clients across a wide range of sectors including education, healthcare, commercial, residential, leisure, and industrial developments. Their engineers work closely with architects, developers and contractors to deliver high-quality, sustainable building services solutions from concept through to completion.
The business has built a strong reputation for its energy-efficient and sustainable engineering approach, offering expertise across low-carbon technologies, electrical infrastructure, lighting design, building performance, and environmental systems.
With a diverse portfolio of projects across the South West - from major education and healthcare developments to complex refurbishment and commercial schemes - this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer who wants to take on a strategic technical leadership role while helping shape the growth of the electrical team.
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership for electrical building services design across multiple projects
Lead projects from concept design through to construction and completion
Develop and oversee electrical designs including power distribution, lighting, fire alarms, data and specialist systems
Act as a senior technical authority, reviewing and approving design work across the team
Build and maintain strong client relationships, representing the business in meetings and project discussions
Coordinate with architects, contractors and multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery
Manage project resources, programmes and technical quality across multiple schemes
Mentor and develop engineers and technicians, supporting the growth of the team
Contribute to business development, bid preparation and strategic growth of the electrical disciplineRequirements
Extensive experience in electrical building services design within a consultancy environment
Proven ability to lead projects and manage multidisciplinary design teams
Strong technical knowledge of UK regulations, British Standards and industry best practice
Experience with design tools such as Amtech, Dialux/Relux or similar
Familiarity with BIM and Revit environments
Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage clients and lead project meetings
Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent)
Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working towards chartership would be highly desirableWhy Apply?
Opportunity to take a senior leadership role within a respected consultancy
Work on a diverse portfolio of technically challenging projects
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Opportunity to shape the growth of the electrical discipline within the businessApply now or reach out to Roberto Sartori on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat.
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
Bristol (Hybrid Working Available)
I'm currently working with a well-established building services engineering consultancy based in Bristol that is looking to appoint a Principal Electrical Engineer to play a key leadership role within its growing team.
This consultancy has been delivering innovative mechanical and electrical design solutions for over three decades, supporting clients across a wide range of sectors including education, healthcare, commercial, residential, leisure, and industrial developments. Their engineers work closely with architects, developers and contractors to deliver high-quality, sustainable building services solutions from concept through to completion.
The business has built a strong reputation for its energy-efficient and sustainable engineering approach, offering expertise across low-carbon technologies, electrical infrastructure, lighting design, building performance, and environmental systems.
With a diverse portfolio of projects across the South West - from major education and healthcare developments to complex refurbishment and commercial schemes - this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer who wants to take on a strategic technical leadership role while helping shape the growth of the electrical team.
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership for electrical building services design across multiple projects
Lead projects from concept design through to construction and completion
Develop and oversee electrical designs including power distribution, lighting, fire alarms, data and specialist systems
Act as a senior technical authority, reviewing and approving design work across the team
Build and maintain strong client relationships, representing the business in meetings and project discussions
Coordinate with architects, contractors and multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery
Manage project resources, programmes and technical quality across multiple schemes
Mentor and develop engineers and technicians, supporting the growth of the team
Contribute to business development, bid preparation and strategic growth of the electrical disciplineRequirements
Extensive experience in electrical building services design within a consultancy environment
Proven ability to lead projects and manage multidisciplinary design teams
Strong technical knowledge of UK regulations, British Standards and industry best practice
Experience with design tools such as Amtech, Dialux/Relux or similar
Familiarity with BIM and Revit environments
Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage clients and lead project meetings
Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent)
Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working towards chartership would be highly desirableWhy Apply?
Opportunity to take a senior leadership role within a respected consultancy
Work on a diverse portfolio of technically challenging projects
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Opportunity to shape the growth of the electrical discipline within the businessApply now or reach out to Roberto Sartori on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat.
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business