Principal Electrical Engineer

Description:

Principal Electrical Engineer - Building Services
Birmingham

I'm working with a leading, design-led building services consultancy in a strong growth phase, with plans to significantly expand their Birmingham office over the next 12 months. This is a key leadership hire within a team that has a strong pipeline of secured work and long-term client relationships.

You'll work closely with the local Director, taking ownership of project delivery, client relationships and technical leadership as the office scales.

Benefits

33 days holiday (including bank holidays) + birthday off + option to buy 5 extra days
Hybrid & flexible working
Pension with matched contributions
Private health cash plan + annual health assessments
Life assurance (3x salary) + permanent health insurance
Enhanced sick pay, maternity & paternity pay
EAP with Remote GP access
EV/hybrid salary sacrifice scheme
Cycle to Work scheme + travel season ticket loan
Professional membership fees paid
Referral bonuses, retail & gym discounts + lifestyle perksThe Role

Lead client liaison as key technical contact
Deliver and oversee electrical building services design across multiple projects
Produce calculations, specifications, drawings and tender documentation
Manage multidisciplinary coordination and project delivery
Oversee financial performance, fees and programme
Carry out site inspections and ensure design compliance
Mentor junior engineers and support team developmentYou'll also contribute to system selection and commercial decision-making, ensuring solutions are technically and financially robust.

What They're Looking For

Degree qualified in Electrical or Building Services Engineering
Chartered or working towards (CIBSE / IET)
Strong consultancy experience at Principal level
Confident client-facing communicator and team leader
Proficient in AutoCAD + working knowledge of Revit
Experience with AMTECH / Dialux / Relux (HEVACOMP or MEPWorx beneficial)
Strong commercial awareness and project delivery capabilityWhy Apply?
A senior leadership role in a growing regional office where you'll have real influence over projects, people and future direction - with clear progression as the team expands.

Apply now or contact 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.

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