Principal Electrical Engineer CONTRACT in Leeds

Job Description Principal Electrical Engineer - LeedsLocation: LeedsThe OpportunityWe are recruiting for an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to join a highly respected and technically strong building services consultancy in Leeds.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior electrical engineer ready to take the next step in their career, with responsibility for major projects, technical leadership, client relationships and the development of engineering teams. You will work across a diverse portfolio of complex projects, including commercial, healthcare, residential, hotel, custodial and data centre/mission-critical developments .The business has an established reputation across the North of England and offers the opportunity to work on high-profile projects both locally and further afield.
Key ResponsibilitiesAs Principal Electrical Engineer, you will: Lead electrical design delivery on significant and technically complex projects.
Take ownership of projects from concept through to completion.
Define project requirements and agree design briefs with clients.
Act as a senior point of contact for clients, consultants and project stakeholders.
Mentor and support engineers in their professional development.
Coordinate electrical designs with other engineering disciplines.
Monitor project resources, costs, programmes and deliverables.
Identify and manage technical and commercial risks.
Ensure projects are delivered to the required quality, programme and budget.
Represent the consultancy at client and project meetings.
About YouThe ideal candidate will be an experienced electrical building services engineer with proven experience in a consultancy environment. Extensive technical knowledge of electrical building services design.
Proven experience leading design teams on complex projects.
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams. Commercial awareness, including project costs, resources and risk management.
Strong organisational and planning skills. The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
Experience with relevant industry software, including Revit, AutoCAD, Dialux and OM Electrical .A genuine interest in mentoring engineers and supporting professional development.
What's on OfferThis is an opportunity to join a collaborative, high-performing engineering environment where technical excellence, sustainability and professional development are genuinely valued.
Flexible and hybrid working.9-day fortnight scheme , providing an enhanced work-life balance.25 days' annual leave , increasing with service.
Private medical cover.
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
Extensive professional and technical development programmes.
Career development and mentoring opportunities.
Community groups and regular social and networking events. A strong focus on employee wellbeing, inclusion and individuality.
The opportunity to work on technically challenging and high-profile projects.
Exposure to leading clients across both the public and private sectors.
If you are an experienced electrical engineer looking for a role where you can combine technical leadership, project ownership, client interaction and team development , this is an opportunity worth exploring.
You will have the platform to influence major projects, develop client relationships, mentor the next generation of engineers and continue progressing your own career within an established and forward-thinking consultancy.
If you are currently operating at Senior/Principal level and are ready for a role offering greater responsibility, project variety and long-term career development, we would be keen to hear from you.
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