Principal Electrical Design Engineer - Building Services

Description (Remote Working)

A specialist independent building services consultancy, has, due to planned expansion and a full workload, an immediate requirement for a Principal Electrical Design Engineer  for a 3 - 6 month contract in the West Midlands.  

They work in a wide variety of project sectors including, commercial, residential, educational and industrial work.

As an Electrical Design Engineer you would be expected to provide effective designs, prepare feasibility reports, specifications, provide site supervision and management of electrical services installations, following health and safety, QA and environmental policies and procedures. Your should be qualified to a minimum of HND level and have a minimum of 10 years' UK building services design experience.

You should have a demonstrable UK building services background.

Your responsibilities would include:

•  Design calculations using industry leading software (i.e. Hevacomp).


• Assisting in preparing reports such as feasibility studies, design reports, specifications and contract administration following Quality Assurance and Health and Safety procedures and company administration policies.


• Maintaining an up to date knowledge of current standards and legislation.


• Attending site surveys and client meetings.


• Implementing technical standards and supporting the business development. Compliance with CDM Regulations must be ensured


• Understanding of engineering systems and the ability to report on both mechanical and electrical disciplines during meetings is essential.


• You would need an appreciation of contract administration, project management and site supervision/inspections and assist with the financial control of project(s) liaising with Project Director.


• Mentoring and assisting the graduate engineers.