Principal Electrical Engineer – Cambridge
Company Overview
Hoare Lea is a human‑centric and planet‑conscious engineering consultancy offering intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges across the built environment throughout the UK and beyond.
About the Role
We are seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to play a key role in delivering high‑quality, sustainable electrical engineering solutions across multiple projects. 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 delivery team, coordinate with other disciplines and external consultants, and represent Hoare Lea at client and project meetings.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design delivery for significant and complex schemes, ensuring technical quality and meeting design objectives.
- Define and agree the design brief with clients and manage 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 work collaboratively 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 with 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
• 9‑day fortnight scheme• Extensive professional and technical development schemes• Private medical cover• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme• Stock options• 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service)• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Commitment to Inclusion
Hoare Lea fosters an inclusive environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. We support wellbeing, celebrate individuality, and provide a supportive workplace culture.
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