Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer – Solihull
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a specialist building services consultancy as a Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer, based in Solihull. This permanent full-time role offers 36.25 hours per week within a flexible agile working framework.
About the company:
They are passionate about mechanical, electrical, and low-carbon engineering, delivering innovative, sustainable building solutions that bring projects to life. Their diverse client base spans healthcare, education, residential, commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, zero carbon, and public sectors. Using research-led design and sustainable methodologies, they provide bespoke, net-zero carbon solutions. With over 240 staff across 12 offices throughout the UK, Poland, and India, they focus heavily on investing in their people — nurturing wellbeing, career development, and fostering a close-knit, family-like culture.
What you’ll be doing:
As a Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer, you will enjoy a high level of autonomy and responsibility, leading complex projects and guiding junior engineers. You will be client-facing, managing projects from inception through to completion. Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as Project Leader on select high-profile projects
- Collaborating closely within multidisciplinary teams
- Representing the consultancy at principal client meetings and delivering presentations
- Driving technical excellence and innovation within the electrical engineering team
- Developing strong client relationships and supporting repeat business opportunities
- Working across a broad range of technically challenging and diverse projects
- Producing and reviewing detailed drawings, specifications, and calculations, or mentoring others in these tasks
- Partnering with colleagues to ensure the successful delivery of project goals
Who they’re looking for:
- Degree-qualified in Electrical or Building Services Engineering (Chartered or working towards). Candidates with HNC/HND and strong design experience will also be considered.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Revit, Amtech, and Relux/Dialux software
- Strong knowledge of British and European Standards, Building Regulations, and preferably HTMs
- Professional membership with CIBSE or IET is essential
- Solid understanding of HV/LV systems and embedded generation integration
- Experience specifying renewable technologies and working knowledge of BREEAM
- Appreciation of mechanical engineering principles for effective cross-disciplinary collaboration
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- A proactive learner with a drive to continually develop and expand expertise
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Excellent career progression and personal development opportunities
- Flexible agile working model balancing office presence with remote days
- Generous annual leave with buy/sell options
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and sickness pay schemes
- Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and eye care vouchers
- Recruitment referral bonus scheme and full allowance for team-building activities
- Opportunities to engage in charity, client, and education initiatives
- An inclusive, supportive culture committed to diversity and wellbeing
If you’re ready to elevate your career in an organisation that values technical expertise alongside personal growth, this is the perfect role for you.
Apply now or contact Roberto Sartori on to discuss this opportunity.
