Principal Building Services Design Engineer - (Electrical), Manchester

Principal Building Services Design Engineer - (Electrical) At Jacobs, our Building Services (MEP) team is at the heart of designing the future. We engineer smarter, greener, and more resilient buildings that shape how people live, work, and connect. From cutting-edge HVAC systems to sustainable energy solutions and smart building technologies, our team is driving the transformation of infrastructure across diverse sectors.

Due to our expanding portfolio and long-term local framework growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Electrical Engineer (Building Services) to join our multi-disciplinary UK buildings team in our Birmingham, London or Manchester offices.

We are looking for a person who is eager to further develop their experience and responsibilities within the Building Services Electrical sector and lead a team of engineers in the delivery of projects to time, cost and quality or in the sole management and leadership of small projects.

As a senior professional in our team, you'll lead the functional delivery of projects-often multidisciplinary-ensuring they meet scope, time, cost, and quality expectations. You'll be a role model, actively supporting staff and contributing to team development, resource planning, and continuous improvement.

You'll take ownership of your work and guide others, from planning and prioritising tasks to checking calculations and ensuring high-quality outputs. Your understanding of scope, fees, and client communication will be key in managing expectations and identifying value-adding opportunities.

Beyond technical delivery, you'll play a vital role in mentoring, promoting diversity and inclusion, and supporting strategic activities like recruitment, budgeting, and policy development. You'll represent Jacobs in client meetings, help strengthen relationships, and contribute to winning future work.

In this role , with Jacobs, you will have opportunity to work on new build projects, refurbishments, major infrastructure and multi million pound development schemes

These projects span sectors such as High-rise Residential, District Energy Systems, Aviation, Transport, Energy and Power, Water, Data Centres, Healthcare, and more. * Proven relevant project design experiencein building services electrical engineering.
* Degree in Building Services Mechanical Engineering orequivalent qualification/experience.
* Proficient inRevit MEP,AutoCAD,Dialux, Amtech andbuilding regulation compliance assessments.
* MCIBSE / MIET C Eng accreditation(or actively working towards it).
* Strong knowledge ofUK building regulations.
* Experience insustainable technology integration.
* Provenproject leadershipandpeople managementcapabilities.
* Excellenttechnical skillsand attention to detail.
* Ability to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions in a multidisciplinary environment.

Our colleagues enjoy project diversity and global reach within collaborative and innovative work environment as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.

We are committed to sustainability and cutting-edge technologies that will enhance your skills whilst also offering competitive compensation and benefits package including :

Up to 10% pension

24 days (+10 days bought) holidays

Free medical and income protection insurance and many more!

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With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at.

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