Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer in Belfast, County Antrim

Your new company
A global leader in high-end consulting and engineering services is seeking Senior / Principal Electrical Engineers to join their established Building Services team in Belfast.

This expert team delivers comprehensive mechanical and electrical engineering solutions across sectors including Healthcare, Education, Commercial and Defence. With a long-standing presence in Northern Ireland, the business has a proven track record of successfully delivering complex and large-scale projects throughout the region, backed by the expertise and resources of a major global consultancy.

Your new role
As a Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer, you will take a lead role in the design and delivery of multiple medium to large-scale projects, covering all aspects of electrical building services engineering.

Responsibilities will include:

• Delivering electrical services designs across a range of sectors from concept through to completion
• Producing detailed design calculations, reports, plant schedules and specifications
• Developing design drawings from concept through to detailed design
• Leading and coordinating electrical design activities across multidisciplinary projects
• Conducting site surveys and installation inspections
• Ensuring designs meet relevant technical, quality and health & safety requirements
• Managing projects and maintaining strong client relationships
• Mentoring and supporting junior and intermediate engineers
• Inputting into fee estimates, bids and proposals
• Supporting directors with resource planning and team workload management
• Promoting sustainable and low-carbon design across projects

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong experience within electrical building services design, ideally within a consultancy environment
• Chartered Engineer status or willing to work towards chartership
• Healthcare project experience would be highly desirable
• Experience managing projects through the full design and delivery lifecycle
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical engineering and sustainable design
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of project costs and fees
• Experience mentoring and developing less experienced engineers
• Proficiency in design packages including AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Relux, Dialux and Amtech
• Knowledge of NBS and Microsoft packages
• Valid UK Driving Licence

What you'll get in return
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the world's leading engineering consultancies, working on complex and high-profile projects while becoming a key member of an established Belfast Building Services team.

You'll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive salary
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Annual company bonus
• Private healthcare and sick pay
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Flexible holiday options
• Travel insurance
• Childcare and retail benefits
• Ongoing professional development and support towards chartership

You'll have access to global expertise and major projects, with excellent opportunities for career progression.

What you need to do now
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