Principal Electrical Engineer

Principal Electrical Engineer, Glasgow/Edinburgh

Principal Electrical Engineer based in Glasgow or Edinburgh, responsible for delivering high quality, sustainable electrical engineering solutions across projects in the built environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead design delivery for significant and complex building services projects, owning the design from inception to completion.
• Define and agree design brief with clients, manage client and consultant relationships.
• Represent Hoare Lea at project meetings and promote services to support client projects and future business.
• Manage, prioritise and motivate the internal project team, host and chair internal project meetings.
• Delegate, review and check work conducted by others; contribute to professional development of team members.
• Monitor project expenditure, costs and resource requirements; report regularly to team leader.
• Identify, highlight and manage project and commercial risks, including awareness of consultant appointment conditions and procurement impacts.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards, technical accuracy and programme deadlines.
• Share technical knowledge across the business and collaborate with other professionals to deliver coordinated building designs.
• Communicate openly and effectively at all levels internally and externally.

Qualifications

• Qualified and recognised in the industry, preferably with Chartered status.
• Proven, in‑depth technical knowledge in electrical/building services design and applied experience of relevant regulations and design guides.
• Strong understanding of complementary disciplines and experience leading integrated design teams.
• Excellent client‑facing skills with ability to manage difficult situations calmly and professionally.
• Demonstrable experience leading design teams on complex projects and delivering to demanding timescales.
• Commercial awareness: experience monitoring project costs, identifying commercial risks and contributing to profitable delivery.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple demands.
• Confident communicator – excellent written and spoken English – with experience representing a consultancy externally.
• IT literate with proficiency in industry software (Revit, AutoCAD, Dialux, OM Electrical).
• Committed to continuous professional development and supporting the career growth of others.

Benefits

• Private medical cover
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Stock options
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service)
• Flexible and hybrid working