Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Job Title: Principal Electrical Design Engineer Location: Oxford Salary: Up to £65,000 (Negotiable)  Shift Type: Full Time – 36.25 hours per week (Agile Working) Benefits: Enhanced annual leave (buy/sell), enhanced family pay, EAP, EV scheme, cycle to work, referral bonus, structured career progression The Opportunity A leading, multi-disciplinary Building Services consultancy is seeking a Principal Design Engineer – Electrical to join its established Oxford team. This is a key hire within a forward-thinking organisation known for delivering technically robust and sustainable design solutions across healthcare, education, residential, commercial, industrial and public sector developments. Operating internationally with a strong UK presence, the business places sustainability and net-zero carbon design at the core of its engineering philosophy. The Role As Principal Electrical Engineer, you will take ownership of projects from inception through to completion, acting as Project Leader on selected schemes and providing technical guidance to junior engineers. You will:Lead electrical design on complex building services projectsAttend client and principal meetings, delivering presentations where requiredOversee production of drawings, calculations and specificationsPromote technical excellence within the teamSupport business development through strong client engagementContribute to technically challenging, sustainability-led schemesThis is a client-facing role offering autonomy, responsibility and genuine progression. The Person We are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer with:Degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering (Chartered or working towards preferred)Minimum 3–4 years’ post-qualification design experience within Building ServicesStrong knowledge of British & European Standards and Building RegulationsExperience with Relux/Dialux, Amtech, Revit and Microsoft suiteUnderstanding of HV/LV systems and embedded generationKnowledge of renewable technologies and BREEAM principlesProfessional membership with Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers or Institution of Engineering and TechnologyAbility to contribute in multidisciplinary meetings with mechanical awarenessHTM knowledge would be advantageous.Why Apply?Technically diverse project portfolioClear pathway to senior leadershipSupportive, collaborative team cultureStrong emphasis on sustainability and innovationFlexible, agile working model Pertemps Engineering Division is a specialist recruiter within the Engineering sector. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity or other engineering roles, please get in touch….