Principal Electrical Engineer - Operational Assets

Job Details - Principal Electrical Engineer – Operational Assets

Location - Manchester, UK

Location Type - Hybrid

Job Description

Principal Electrical Engineer – Operational Assets Manchester (M2) Salary: £43,500 – £56,500 + £4,560 allowance + travel allowance 

A new opportunity has arisen for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join the expanding Operational Assets team in Manchester. This is an ideal role for an engineer who enjoys the challenge of existing buildings, thrives on problem-solving, and is motivated by designing practical, data-driven solutions that support energy reduction and the transition to net zero. The team brings together property consultancy, design engineering and building performance expertise to provide a holistic lifecycle service for clients. You'll play a key role in delivering this offering, shaping high-quality outcomes and supporting the continued growth of the team. 

The Opportunity 

You will lead electrical design and consultancy activities across a varied portfolio of refurbishment, performance improvement and property advisory projects. 

You'll work directly with asset owners, landlords and project managers, taking responsibility for technical delivery, managing small/medium-scale projects, and contributing to the development of a high-performing team. 

Key Responsibilities 

Support the regional lead in planning and delivering Operational Assets work 

Build and maintain strong client relationships and assist in securing new work 

Provide technical leadership and mentoring to team members 

Collaborate with wider engineering teams to deliver multidisciplinary projects 

Undertake design, specification, survey and site monitoring activities 

Lead commissioning reviews and post-occupancy engineering tasks 

Produce technical reports including feasibility studies, condition surveys and performance reviews 

Contribute to recruitment, capability development and team growth 

You will work across three core service areas: 

1. Decarbonisation & Building Performance Develop strategic and practical energy-saving measures, support clients' net zero plans, and use metering/data to drive improved building performance. 

2. Design for Existing Buildings Lead electrical design across all RIBA stages, delivering innovative solutions tailored to operational, refurbishment and retrofit projects. 

3. Property Consultancy Support due diligence, dilapidations, PPM strategies, LTAs, maintenance inspections, troubleshooting, EPCs and validation exercises. 

About You

Chartered (or working toward) electrical design engineer 

Experience with existing buildings, refurbishments or operational assets 

Strong technical capability and understanding of associated disciplines 

Familiar with metering, data and performance-led engineering 

Skilled in design, performance specifications, contract administration and site duties 

Excellent communication, organisation and client-facing skills 

Proven ability to support work winning and develop team capability