Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer

Vertical Recruitment are working closely with a highly sought-after global multidisciplinary consultancy in the UK. They’re looking for an experienced engineer to lead the design and delivery of their projects in Manchester. The consultancy works on a diverse range of projects both in the UK and overseas, including hospitals, airports, student accommodation and decarbonisation projects. As a Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer, you will be working as part of a team, you will be expected to manage your own project work, undertake detailed design to the required standards and to maintain excellent levels of client service. You will be part of a Team which has a strong focus on technical delivery and an excellent understanding of client care. You will be an important part of a close-knit team working on a wide variety of project work in. There is also the opportunity to get involved in international signature projects if desired. They are looking for like-minded and personable people to strengthen the team and there is rapid progression on offer for talented candidates. They have a current focus on digital and parametric design and believe that the future of our industry lies in working smarter not harder. Your key responsibilities will be: * Take a key role representing them on MEP projects leading your own discipline and (for suitably sized projects) also managing engineers of a complimentary discipline * Complete detailed designs and supervise the work of others in this function * Mentor and assist with the development of junior engineers * Manage time on projects to suit deadlines and complete their assigned tasks as stipulated by the project manager * Where they are the project manager, co-ordinate the tasks so all deadlines are met and allocate resource appropriately and to manage and control project finance About you * Qualified Engineer having a proven and demonstrable track record in their discipline * Having a CIBSE / IET / IMechE Engineering Council accredited honours degree, or an HNC in an applicable discipline with commitment to continue with higher education. * To have achieved or working towards IEng or CEng status * Able to work using their own initiative with minimal supervision on all technical aspects of their discipline or have specific specialist experience applicable to the role * Able to inspire confidence both internally and externally, and then use this to strengthen client relationships * To be an excellent communicator and possess to the ability to make what is complicated simple * To have an interest in or experience using digital and parametric design tools What’s on offer: * Investment in your development * Leaders you can count on, guided by their Leadership Principles * Be valued for the unique person you are * The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company * Flexible work environment * 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays * Work at the heart of sustainable change