Principal Electrical Engineer

Posted 23 October 2025
Salary £61.5k - 71.5k per year
LocationMarket Harborough
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Discipline Buildings
ReferenceJO0000061961

Job description

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer looking to take the lead on high value MEP projects?


Our client, a leading multidisciplinary consultancy with an outstanding reputation across the UK, is looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join their growing Building Services team. This is a key position for an experienced professional who combines technical expertise with strong leadership and client facing skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and delivery of MEP projects valued up to £20M across multiple sectors.Design and specify all electrical systems including distribution, lighting, small power, fire alarm, and security.
  • Carry out technical calculations, reports, and reviews to ensure full compliance.
  • Represent the company at client and design team meetings, maintaining excellent relationships.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers, ensuring quality and consistency across project outputs.


What They're Looking For

  • Degree or HND in Electrical or Building Services Engineering.
  • Chartered Engineer (CIBSE or IET), or working towards chartership.
  • Extensive experience in building services design, ideally within a consultancy environment.
  • Strong knowledge of British Standards, IET Wiring Regulations, and design software (Amtech, Relux).
  • A confident communicator and leader with a proactive, solution-driven mindset.


Why Join This Team?

  • Competitive salary up to £71,500, plus excellent benefits.
  • Access to a pension scheme, professional development funding, and electric car salary sacrifice scheme.
  • Supportive, forward-thinking culture that values innovation and teamwork.


Apply today to take the next step in your engineering career.

Contact Leah Rowe by email Leah.rowe@carringtonwest.com or by mobile 07710585518.