Principal Electrical Engineer

Principal Electrical Engineer – Cardiff

Salary: £43,500 – £56,500 + Travel Allowance

Location: Cardiff 

Category: Electrical Engineering | Full Time

Our client has a key opportunity for an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to lead technical delivery, guide project teams and manage client relationships within a dynamic and growing Cardiff engineering environment.

The Opportunity

You will take ownership of major electrical design packages, lead stakeholder coordination, develop initial design strategies, and play a central role in mentoring the next generation of engineers. This role requires strong technical capability and confidence leading multi-disciplinary delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the technical delivery of electrical design across a range of sectors

Develop early-stage design concepts aligned with project briefs and standards

Represent electrical engineering in all client and design team interactions

Coordinate stakeholders and ensure high-quality, timely delivery

Support commercial management including fee monitoring and resource planning

Mentor, guide and develop junior engineers and apprentices

What You Need

Strong track record delivering electrical building services across complex schemes

Proficiency with modern delivery tools (Revit, BIM, Dialux, Relux, Electrical OM)

Experience in a multidisciplinary consultancy environment

Excellent communication and client-facing capability

Ability to lead and manage technical design teams

Collaborative mindset and commitment to technical excellence