Principal / Associate Electrical Engineer in London

We are looking for a talented and motivated Principal Electrical Engineer to join our Building Services design team in Maidenhead or London. You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, delivering detailed Building Services designs for UK and overseas projects. The role offers flexible working, with a minimum of three days per week in the office/on site and flexible start and finish times.

What does the role involve?

• Undertaking outline and detailed designs and specifications for electrical works.
• Providing day‑to‑day technical input as part of a team of engineers and technicians.
• Ensuring design output is completed in accordance with the agreed scope of works, timescales and budgets.
• Working in close collaboration with colleagues from other disciplines to deliver project requirements and added value to the client.
• Attending design and site meetings.

To be successful in this role you’ll possess:

• A degree in Building Services Engineering (or equivalent) and chartered status (or working towards chartered status) with a relevant professional institution.
• A good working knowledge of Revit, Navisworks, Clash Detection and Amtech.
• Demonstrable experience in a similar role with strong project management skills.
• The ability to manage a variety of projects meeting varying deadlines.
• Strong problem‑solving skills working alongside architects and contractors to consider problems and devise innovative solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt your style to your audience.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of the UK construction market.

What’s in it for you?

This is an exciting time to join Sweco. If you want a diverse workload, genuine career progression opportunities and be part of a company committed to transformation, we’d love to hear from you.

Employee Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks Policy)
• Competitive pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Company car or car allowance
• Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
• Payment of two relevant professional subscriptions
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year)
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice)
• Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare)
• Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme
• We plant a tree for all new starters!

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to enabling all colleagues to achieve a balance between work and other priorities. We strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture that respects the contributions of individuals. We encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or parental status. We are an accredited Real Living Wage employer and a Disability Confident committed employer, committed to fair pay and support for all colleagues.