Principal Electrical Engineer

Overview

Lead electrical design delivery for multidisciplinary building projects in Reading.

Key Responsibilities

• electrical design
• cost management
• mentoring
• client liaison
• concept development
• design delivery

Tasks

As a Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting and delivering designs for a range of project types and sizes. You will work within a multidisciplinary team of engineers and support staff delivering a consistent high-quality service for clients, ensuring that repeat and new business opportunities are developed and profitability is achieved. -Work with the team leader to help monitor fee expenditure, resources and work delivered. -Be responsible for the day-to-day technical delivery of the electrical design services for multi-disciplinary projects across a number of building sectors. -Mentor and support our ‘next gen’ professionals, including apprentices and graduates. -Interact regularly with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a communicative, collaborative and timely approach to delivery This is a client-facing role, so you will be attending project meetings and disseminating / translating the brief within the project team. -Lead the development of initial strategic concepts for projects ensuring solutions are appropriate for the brief and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• electrical engineer
• bim
• revit
• dialux
• design consultant
• mentoring

What You Bring

We are eager to speak with candidates who have experience in commercial, residential, and mission-critical projects. -Proven experience working as an Electrical Engineer or in a closely related role, with a track record delivering on a variety of complex projects. -Experience of modern technical delivery processes, and use of relevant software/tools such as BIM, Revit, Electrical OM, Dialux and Relux. -Demonstrable experience working with clients/contractors / architects in a design-oriented / consultant role. -Experience in supporting others to develop knowledge, skills, and confidence.

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Benefits

If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know. We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave.

About Hoare Lea

-The firm pioneered mechanical and electrical engineering and introduced one of the first electrical lighting systems in public buildings. -In 1939, it merged with Edwin S. Hoare & Partners, becoming the modern form of the business and evolving into the UK’s largest MEP consultancy. -Over its long history, the firm has delivered iconic projects like One New Change in London and the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast. -Specialist services span acoustics, fire engineering, lighting design, public health, utilities, and sustainable building systems. -The firm's project portfolio ranges from historic conversions and civic buildings to cutting-edge research centres and transport hubs. -Unusually for its sector, the original founder’s vision still resonates: early adoption of air-conditioning and electrical lighting set a tone of innovation that endures today.

Sector Specialisms

Interview Process

-introductory 30‑minute call after shortlisting -panel interview (microsoft teams or in‑person)