Principal Electrical Engineer in Birmingham
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Job Description
Principal Electrical Engineer - Building Services (MEP Consultancy)\n\nSalary: Around £60,000 (DOE)\n Location: Birmingham (Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days home)\n\nA leading multi-office MEP design consultancy is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join their growing Birmingham team. This is a key technical delivery role within a well-established consultancy known for high-quality design work, strong client relationships and a supportive culture.\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nYou'll join an established building services team of five, stepping in as the senior electrical lead on a variety of new-build projects. This position has been created to strengthen the technical delivery capability of the group, provide mentorship to junior engineers and support the transition of the local director into a more business-focused role.\n\nThis is not a business-development-driven role-however you will be client facing and trusted to represent the business professionally.\n\nRole Highlights\n\nAct as Electrical Lead on projects from concept to RIBA Stage 4a\n\nMentor and support the development of a graduate engineer (without formal line management duties)\n\nPlay a key role in technical delivery across multiple sectors\n\nCollaborate closely with Mechanical and Sustainability teams\n\nHybrid working: 3 days in office / 2 days from home\n\nFlexible 35-hour working week (early start/early finish options)\n\nWhat They're Looking For\n\nStrong background in Electrical Building Services design within a consultancy environment\n\nAbility to lead projects, coordinate with wider teams and communicate confidently with clients\n\nExperience mentoring more junior engineers\n\nA collaborative mindset and a willingness to contribute to a positive team culture\n\nProjects & Sectors\n\nThe consultancy is busy across a wide variety of sectors, with particular strength in:\n\nResidential\n\nHealthcare\n\nHigher Education\n\nMost work is new-build design, delivered to RIBA Stage 4a, with minimal survey work.
The team also contributes to major local developments, including significant masterplan schemes and long-standing frameworks with major clients.\n\nCulture & Benefits\n\nThe Birmingham director is highly social and involved in various industry networking and charity initiatives-team members are always welcome to join. The business actively supports CSR events, local community involvement and regular social activities.\n\nBenefits include:\n\n~£60k salary (DOE)\n\n24 days holiday + birthday off + option to exchange bank holidays\n\nHybrid working and flexible hours\n\nSupportive and sociable team culture\n\nGet in touch with Danny Brookes at Calibre Search for more information.. \n\nCalibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their , , , /beliefs, or .
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