Principal Electrical Engineer

Role: This is an exciting opportunity for a Building Services Principal Electrical Engineer with a leading International multi-disciplinary design consultancy in Central London. They are one of the UKs Top Employers for 5 years in a row according to Top Employer Institute. Their multi-disciplined team includes MEP (30 strong), Environmental Design & Sustainability, VT, and Architectural Design Lighting. They are involved in high profile and prestigious projects all over the world across a variety of sectors so the role may involve some travel. Responsibilities: * Full time role reporting to the team leader / partner. * Undertake and deliver high quality detailed engineering design for electrical building services and power distribution systems, including calculations, analysis, schematics, drawings, diagrams, models, specifications, and other documents required. * Apply relevant legislation, standards, regulations, guides and good practise for UK and International projects. * Take responsibility for specific areas of the design and project development. Lead electrical engineering design for small and medium sized projects. * Seek, complete and record evidence of, continuing professional development (CPD) in accordance with the requirements of the relevant professional Institution. * Represent the company in professional and diligent manner at all times, attend meetings with client, project team, contractors etc. * Communicate design concepts and detailed solutions to a varied audience including engineers, architects, contractors and client representatives both in report form and verbally in presentations. * Manage multiple projects, delegate work and supervise junior engineers in the team. * Act as a mentor for the practice Graduate Training Scheme. Skills: Essential: * Electrical engineering, Building Services/Engineering related degree or related experience with electrical bias. * Fluent English (Spoken and Written). * Qualified as a Chartered Engineer or in final stage of registering (or validated Overseas equivalent). * Solid technical understanding of own core engineering discipline and the role of the electrical engineer within the design team. * Broad understanding of other engineering disciplines engaged in the design of the built environment. * Good understanding of UK Building Regulations and industry standard design reference material. * Ability to use initiative in response to demands of project. * Able to present, negotiate and communicate well in graphical, written or verbal forms including ability to listen and to understand others. * Ability to understand and formulate design decisions. * A flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working and a proven commitment to independent, lifelong learning. * Self-organized and motivated. * Developed problem-solving and analytical skills. * Good interpersonal skills and able to work independently and as part of an effective team * Able to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externally. * Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work effectively under pressure. * Ability to use general and engineering and construction specific software for design and analysis including BIM, electrical engineering, lighting design eg. Autodesk Revit, Trimble ProDesign, Dialux. Desirable: * International project experience. * Familiar with LEED, WELL environmental assessment methods. * Second language