Principal Electrical Engineer
About Us
Hoare Lea is a human‑centric and planet‑conscious engineering consultancy that offers intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout 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. Our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem‑solving skills to bring buildings to life, ensuring outstanding design and operations that meet community needs.
About The Role
We have an opportunity for a Principal Electrical Engineer to play a key role in delivering high‑quality, sustainable electrical engineering solutions across multiple projects in the built environment. You will take the lead design role on significant and complex building services projects, owning the design delivery from inception to completion. As the technical lead, you will manage and prioritise the internal Hoare Lea delivery team, coordinate with other disciplines and external consultants, and represent Hoare Lea at client and project meetings. You will ensure technically excellent, commercially aware and timely delivery while developing client relationships that support future business growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design delivery for significant and complex schemes, taking responsibility for achieving design objectives and technical quality.
- Define and agree the design brief with clients and manage client and consultant relationships professionally.
- Represent Hoare Lea at project meetings and actively promote our services to support client projects and future business.
- Manage, prioritise and motivate the internal project team (including specialist groups); 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 work collaboratively with other professionals to deliver coordinated building designs.
- Communicate openly and effectively at all levels internally and externally.
About You
To be successful in this role you’ll need:
- 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.
Benefits
We offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service), and flexible and hybrid working arrangements. You will also have the opportunity to participate in our 9‑day fortnight scheme, thrive in community groups, attend varied social and networking events, and access extensive professional and technical development schemes.
Equal Opportunity
Hoare Lea is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.
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