Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer

Company: Hoare Lea
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer – Bristol

We have a brand‑new opportunity for a Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer to join our team based in our Bristol office.

It’s an exciting time to join our Bristol team. We have a well‑established reputation for delivering outstanding design on built environment projects throughout Bristol, the Southwest and further afield. Working alongside a range of specialist engineers and consultants, you will join a collaborative, knowledgeable, highly engaged team who love what they do and offer a supportive, flexible, and high‑performing work culture.

As a Senior or Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting and delivering designs for a range of project types and sizes. You will work within a multidisciplinary team of engineers and consultants delivering design solutions of the highest standard for our clients, while securing repeat and new business opportunities. A critical aspect of this role is to support and develop a team of technically competent, collaborative, and highly engaged team members.

Responsibilities

  • Be responsible for the day‑to‑day technical delivery of the electrical design services for multi‑disciplinary projects across several building sectors.
  • Lead the development of initial strategic concepts for projects ensuring solutions are appropriate for the brief and regulatory standards.
  • Interact regularly with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a communicative, collaborative and timely approach to delivery. This is a client‑facing role, so you will be attending project meetings and disseminating/translating the brief within the project team.
  • Work with the team leader to help monitor fee expenditure, resources and work delivered.
  • Mentor and support our ‘next‑gen’ professionals, including apprentices and graduates.

About You

  • Proven experience working as an Electrical Engineer or in a closely related role, with a track record delivering on a variety of complex projects.
  • Experience of modern technical delivery processes, and use of relevant software/tools such as BIM, Revit, Electrical OM, Dialux and Relux.
  • Demonstrable experience working with clients/contractors/architects in a design-oriented/consultant role.
  • Self‑awareness, an open mind, and a spirit of generosity.
  • Experience in supporting others to develop knowledge, skills, and confidence.

Benefits

  • Private medical cover
  • Electric vehicle salary‑sacrifice scheme
  • Stock options
  • Up to 30 days of annual leave

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Posted: June 23rd, 2026