Principal Electrical Engineer

Overview

Lead design & delivery of electrical building services as principal engineer

Key Responsibilities

• technical delivery
• project leadership
• innovation
• client interaction
• mentorship
• talent development

Tasks

-Overseeing technical delivery and ensuring projects meet quality, compliance, and performance standards. -Contributes to recruitment, retention, and development of top engineering talent. -Leading multidisciplinary projects from start to completion. -Driving innovation and best practices across the mechanical/electrical discipline. -Representing Waterman at industry events, builds and maintains relationships with industry colleagues. -Providing mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers. -Manages interaction with clients/ design team members.

Requirements

• chartered
• autocad
• revit
• magicad
• electrical design
• engineering degree

What You Bring

-Proven ability to influence engineering outcomes and lead design teams. -Chartered status or working towards it. -Strong proficiency with MagiCAD, Relux, Amtech/ EOM, AutoCAD and Revit. -Significant experience in electrical building services design across regulated sectors. -Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to engage clients and stakeholders at all levels. -Degree in mechanical/electrical engineering or a closely related discipline.

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Benefits

-Excellent future career opportunities -Access to mentoring support from industry experts -Opportunity to be client facing and the chance to get involved with business development and marketing activities -An opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary team in a leading consultancy -26 days holiday per year, rising to 31 days with loyalty days, plus bank holidays -Fantastic training and development culture -Hybrid working arrangements -Competitive salary and benefits package -Opportunity to play a key role in exciting and varied projects -Fast-tracked career progression for the right candidates

About Waterman Group

-Now part of Japan’s CTI Engineering, it blends local insight with international reach. -The business thrives on tackling complex infrastructure, property, environment, and energy challenges. -Typical assignments range from urban rail and highways design to large-scale energy and environmental consultancy. -Renowned projects include waste hubs, science parks, premium offices, and sustainable hotel developments. -Its multidisciplinary teams navigate full project life-cycles—from initial surveys and planning to design, delivery, and maintenance. -A hallmark is integrating design excellence with practical delivery across building, transport, environmental, and energy sectors.

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