Principal Electrical Engineer - Heat in London

Job Location: London

Salary: Competitive

Contract type: Permanent

Posting End Date: 17/06/2026

Purpose of this Role

Provision of design, engineering and technical input related to HV and LV electrical systems within the Metropolitan business to ensure the delivery of excellent district energy schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivery of designs and design review of electrical systems within district energy systems at all stages from inception through to commercial operation.
• Development of electrical load assessments and electrical system selection strategies.
• Supporting the Metropolitan commercial, project delivery and operations teams in management of client and contractor relationships.
• Undertaking site inspections, snagging and witness of commissioning for electrical assets being built ahead of adoption or handover from contractor.
• Providing advice and assistance to commercial, project delivery and operational teams within Metropolitan and other teams within BUUK throughout the project lifecycle.
• Production and regular review/update of reports, calculations, drawings and specifications.
• Preparation of project budgets and estimates.
• Ensuring that all electrical system designs meet operational requirements and maximise whole life value.
• Attend site to perform installation snagging and auditing; witness testing and commissioning; and to verify installations align with Metropolitan specifications or provide recommendations for conformity.
• Support the identification and scoping of measures to improve the electrical efficiency of existing district energy systems.
• Review of design software used in the development for district energy design and implement Standards and Procedures.
• Ongoing development and optimisation of design and inspection tools for district energy design to ensure they remain fit-for-purpose and support compliance with evolving industry regulation.
• Provision of guidance to other departments on electrical aspects of district energy related activities, particularly, but not limited to design, adoption, specifications, and other technical matters.
• Regular review of technology to ensure compliance with Legislation, and to reduce capital and operating costs.
• Managing the design, approvals and handover/adoption process for electrical district energy assets.
• Setting roles and priorities for Graduates, Engineers and Intermediate/Senior Engineers within the team for a specific project.
• Working with the Engineering Director to ensure continual development of engineering team knowledge and expertise in district energy design and operations.
• Supporting professional development of Graduates, Engineers and Intermediate/Senior Engineers within the team.
• Undertaking continuing professional development to maintain and enhance knowledge of evolving Industry Standards and codes of practice, Health, Safety and Environmental related requirements.
• Supporting the Engineering Director in development of strategy of the Engineering team and input to strategy for the wider Metropolitan Business.
• Promoting and enhancing the reputation of the Metropolitan businesses within BUUK and within the industry.
• Working in, and produce records as evidence of, compliance with all BU-UK Safety Health environmental and Quality system requirements.
• Support audit activity required to enable continued company accreditations.
• Provide accurate quality work within the department and company.
• Be readily contactable during normal hours.
• Maintain a helpful and informative work environment.
• Ensure that all relevant information is recorded accurately and submitted on time.
• Comply with the latest company procedures, legislation and industry skills on all aspects of day-to-day work.
• Any other duties as deemed appropriate by the Engineering Director – Metropolitan.

Qualifications

Professional Membership of an Appropriate Professional Institution (e.g. IET) to at least Associate working towards Chartered Engineering level and/or Masters or Bachelors Honours degree in relevant engineering discipline.

Experience / Knowledge

• Extensive experience of design and specification of a variety of HV and LV electrical systems for industrial or large scale commercial projects.
• District Energy (Construction and Adoption) projects at all stages of project development with multiple stakeholders and complex requirements.
• Experience in the use of electrical system design, modelling tools and CAD.
• Extensive Knowledge and understanding of electrical Industry Standards, Codes of Practice, Health, Safety and Environmental requirements and related Legislation.
• Experience in line management and professional development of junior engineers.

Abilities / Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to produce reports, presentations and other written material to a very high standard and tailored to different audiences.
• Commercial awareness and knowledge of project management and contract management procedures.
• Ability in stakeholder management, negotiating, influencing and decision making.

Desirable

• Experience in design and delivery of electrical systems for district energy including CHP and heat pump systems.
• Experience in managing the interface between distribution networks and large system loads at 11000 and 400 volts.
• Extensive experience of managing a team in technical delivery of all stages of project development including the development, implementation and use of all the necessary controls and processes to ensure successful delivery.
• Undertaken site inspections/audits and witnessed systems testing/commissioning.

Conditions of Employment

You will hold a driving licence.

Benefits

• Cost of living annual pay review.
• Company pension contributions up to 10% if employees contribute 5%.
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays with the ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• Referral payment of £1000 (net of tax) for successful referrals.
• Hybrid working for eligible roles.
• Development opportunities to reach your career aspirations.
• Support for wellbeing and safety; safety protocols are rigorously enforced.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we respect each other and advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in all we do.

Application Notice

Please note we reserve the right to close the role early. Therefore, if you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.