Principal Electrical Engineer – CambridgeHoare Lea is a human‑centric, planet‑conscious engineering consultancy that offers intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment across the UK and beyond. We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability.
We are looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer who will play a key role in delivering high‑quality, sustainable electrical engineering solutions across multiple projects. The role will be based in our Cambridge office and will involve leading the design of significant and complex building services projects, managing our internal delivery team, coordinating with other disciplines and external consultants, and representing Hoare Lea at client and project meetings.
Responsibilities
Lead design delivery for significant and complex schemes, ensuring design objectives and technical quality.
Define and agree design brief with clients, managing client and consultant relationships professionally.
Represent Hoare Lea at project meetings and promote our 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 undertaken by others; contribute to the professional development of team members.
Monitor project expenditure, costs and resource requirements; report regularly to the 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 the 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.
The position is part of a team that values technical excellence, commercial awareness and a collaborative approach to client service. Our culture encourages ongoing learning and professional development.
Hoare Lea offers a comprehensive benefits package including private medical cover, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, flexible working arrangements and competitive annual leave.
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