Principal Electrical Design Engineer (hybrid) in Birmingham

Principal Electrical Design Engineer (hybrid) in Birmingham

Birmingham Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Key Talent Solutions

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design innovative electrical systems for low-carbon infrastructure and complex projects.
  • Company: Leading offsite MEP and low-carbon building services business.
  • Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Join a dynamic team with exciting career advancement opportunities.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainable projects and lead technical design.
  • Qualifications: Strong experience in electrical design and team coordination skills.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

Birmingham / Solihull ⚡ Electrical Building Services | Energy Centres | Modular Plantrooms

This is a brilliant opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer who wants more than standard building services work.

You’ll be joining a specialist offsite MEP and low-carbon building services business delivering complex decarbonisation, energy centre, modular plantroom and commercial MEP projects. The role sits at the heart of multidisciplinary design, linking electrical strategy with mechanical systems, BMS, controls, plantrooms, heat pumps, DNO upgrades and offsite fabrication.

  • LV power distribution and plantroom electrical infrastructure
  • Circuit design, cable sizing, protection, containment, earthing and bonding
  • Energy centres, packaged plantrooms and low-carbon heat projects
  • BIM coordination, offsite manufacture and installation-ready design
  • Public and private sector schemes across commercial estates, healthcare, education, data centres and decarbonisation projects

You’ll likely be a Principal Electrical Design Engineer or a strong Senior Electrical Design Engineer ready to step into a more strategic technical role.

  • Strong electrical building services design experience
  • LV distribution, load calculations, cable sizing and protection knowledge
  • Understanding of DNO upgrades, compliance and electrical regulations
  • Confidence coordinating with mechanical, BIM, manufacturing and site teams
  • Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead electrical technical quality

You’ll be designing electrical systems that support real-world low-carbon infrastructure, modular MEP delivery and complex plantroom environments. You’ll work closely with mechanical, BIM, manufacturing and project teams, making sure designs are not just compliant, but buildable, coordinated and ready for delivery.

If you want an electrical design role with real technical ownership and visible impact, this could be a great next move.

Principal Electrical Design Engineer (hybrid) in Birmingham employer: Key Talent Solutions

Join a forward-thinking company in Birmingham/Solihull that prioritises innovation and sustainability in the building services sector. With a strong emphasis on employee development, you will have access to mentorship opportunities and the chance to work on cutting-edge low-carbon projects that make a tangible difference. Our collaborative work culture fosters creativity and teamwork, ensuring that your contributions are valued and impactful.

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We think you need these skills to ace Principal Electrical Design Engineer (hybrid) in Birmingham

Electrical Design Engineering
Low Voltage (LV) Power Distribution
Circuit Design
Cable Sizing
Protection Knowledge
Containment
Earthing and Bonding