At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative electrical design projects and mentor junior engineers.
- Company: Join a leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy in Oxford.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, competitive salary, car allowance, and excellent benefits.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainable building services and develop your career.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in project leadership required.
A leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Principal Electrical Engineer to join its growing Oxford team. This is an opportunity to work on technically challenging projects across sectors including science and research, healthcare, commercial and complex infrastructure, leading the delivery of innovative and sustainable building services solutions. You'll play a key role in project leadership, client engagement, technical delivery and team development, helping to shape high-performing buildings that balance commercial objectives with environmental responsibility.
The Role
- Lead electrical design delivery on complex building services projects
- Act as technical lead throughout the project lifecycle
- Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams
- Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
- Chair project meetings and represent the business externally
- Monitor project budgets, resources and programme delivery
- Identify and manage technical and commercial risks
- Review and approve technical designs and documentation
- Mentor and support junior engineers and developing professionals
- Ensure projects are delivered to the highest quality standards
About You
You will be an experienced Electrical Building Services Engineer with a strong consultancy background and a track record of delivering complex projects.
Requirements
- Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or similar
- Chartered Engineer status preferred
- Strong technical expertise in electrical building services
- Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams
- Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills
- Strong commercial awareness and project delivery experience
- Knowledge of current industry regulations, standards and design guidance
- Experience using industry-standard software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Dialux and electrical design packages
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Passion for mentoring and developing engineering talent
What's on Offer
- Salary: £43,500 - £56,500
- £4,560 annual car allowance
- Hybrid working
- 9-day fortnight option
- Private medical cover
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
- Structured professional development and career progression
- Support towards continued professional accreditation
- Collaborative and inclusive working environment
This role would suit a Senior Electrical Engineer ready to step into a leadership position, or an existing Principal Engineer looking for a fresh challenge within a highly respected engineering consultancy.
Principal Electrical Engineer in Oxford employer: Andrews Recruitment Group Limitted
Join a leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy in Oxford, where you will thrive in a collaborative and inclusive work environment that prioritises professional development and career progression. With the flexibility of hybrid working and a 9-day fortnight option, you can achieve a healthy work-life balance while contributing to innovative and sustainable building services solutions across diverse sectors. Enjoy excellent benefits, including a competitive salary, private medical cover, and support for continued professional accreditation, making this an exceptional opportunity for growth and meaningful impact.
Contact Details:
Andrews Recruitment Group Limitted Recruitment Team
