Senior / Principal Electrical Design Engineer
Senior to Principal Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services
Southampton (Hybrid Working)
Full-Time
Highly Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
About the Role
A well-established, independent M&E consultancy with a strong regional presence is looking for an experienced Senior to Principal Electrical Design Engineer to join their growing Southampton office.
This role is ideal for someone looking to step into more technical leadership, project ownership, and client-facing responsibilities. You’ll be involved in the delivery of complex, sustainable building services projects across healthcare, education, research, commercial, and industrial sectors.
What You’ll Be Doing
Lead electrical design packages on medium to large-scale projects, from early concept to construction and handover
Oversee the technical quality of design outputs, ensuring compliance with current legislation and client expectations
Mentor and manage junior and intermediate engineers, supporting their development and reviewing their work
Coordinate designs across disciplines (mechanical, sustainability, BIM) for fully integrated MEP solutions
Engage directly with clients, architects, and contractors — taking ownership of relationships and technical delivery
Prepare project briefs, specifications, design risk assessments, and reports
Take an active role in proposals, bid submissions, resourcing, and project planning
Drive sustainability and innovation across electrical building services, including smart systems, low-carbon tech, and energy strategies
Support business growth by contributing to internal best practices, QA, and team development
What You’ll Bring
Degree-qualified in Electrical or Building Services Engineering (BEng, MEng, or equivalent)
Typically 7+ years of consultancy experience in building services design
Strong technical background in designing low-voltage power, lighting, fire alarms, comms, and containment systems
Proficient in software such as Amtech, Dialux, AutoCAD; Revit/BIM experience is highly desirable
Chartered or working towards CEng status with CIBSE or IET
Proven ability to manage projects, lead meetings, and develop lasting client relationships
Capable of managing design teams and delivering work to a high standard within time and budget
Sound commercial awareness and a proactive mindset
Why You’ll Want to Join
Join the South Coast’s largest independent M&E consultancy with a reputation for excellence
Hybrid/flexible working options that support a healthy work-life balance
Projects that matter: impactful designs across hospitals, universities, research labs, and heritage buildings
Structured career progression with opportunities to move into Associate or management-level roles
Generous package including:
28 days’ holiday + bank holidays
Discretionary annual bonus
Private medical insurance
Life cover
Enhanced pension scheme
Cycle-to-work scheme
Training budget and full support towards chartership
A collaborative, people-first culture that values integrity, technical quality, and long-term relationships
Looking to take the next step in your electrical design career?
If you're ready to lead, mentor, and influence the future of sustainable building services, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now for a confidential conversation