Prinicipal Electrical Engineer (Building Services)

Role: Principal Electrical Engineer - Building Services

Location: Oxford (Hybrid - 3 Days Office/Site)

Salary: Up to £65,000 + Bonus + Private Healthcare + Benefits

Overview

We're working with a growing, people-focused building services consultancy that's seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join their Oxford office. With a dynamic pipeline of sustainability-driven projects and a team culture built on collaboration and progression, this role offers the chance to lead projects while mentoring a small, tight-knit group of Electrical engineers.

You'll join a well-established electrical team of around five engineers, taking a lead role in project delivery and technical direction while helping to shape the growth of the practice in Oxford. This is a hands-on position with a mix of leadership, client engagement, and design oversight.

Requirements & Responsibilities

As Principal Electrical Engineer, you'll be responsible for the full lifecycle of electrical design across a wide range of sectors-education, healthcare, science & research, heritage, and commercial. You'll collaborate with colleagues across offices and disciplines, ensuring high-quality output and client satisfaction on every project.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the delivery of electrical design from concept to completion
• Managing and mentoring a small team of engineers
• Overseeing quality control, compliance, and coordination across disciplines
• Maintaining strong client relationships and representing the business in meetings
• Supporting wider business development and contributing to internal training and CPDs

You'll also be a key figure in promoting sustainable design practices, sharing knowledge across the business, and supporting the development of more junior engineers through regular mentoring and appraisals.

What You'll Need

This role is ideal for an experienced building services engineer ready to take on more leadership responsibility in a well-supported environment. You should have:

• A solid track record in electrical design within a consultancy setting
• Experience delivering projects across multiple sectors
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Amtech, Dialux, Trimble, Relux etc
• A collaborative and proactive approach to problem-solving
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities
• Chartered status (or working toward it)

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £65,000
• Private healthcare (including family cover)
• Bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 with service) + ability to purchase more
• 5% employer pension contribution (increases with progression)
• Flexible working (3 days office/site, 2 days remote)
• Annual activity day and regular social events
• Regular CPDs, chartership support, and six-monthly reviews

If you would like more information then feel free to contact Danny Brookes at Calibre Search

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