Associate/Principal Electrical Engineer

About the job Associate/Principal Electrical Engineer

Associate Electrical Engineer Belfast

A leading, award-winning building services consultancy is seeking an experienced and Chartered Associate Electrical Engineer to join their Belfast office. Known for its commitment to sustainable design, technical excellence, and employee wellbeing, this consultancy delivers pioneering projects across sectors including education, heritage, and government buildings.

The practice combines a strong focus on low-energy design and environmental standards (including BREEAM, Passivhaus, and NZEB) with a fun and rewarding workplace culture recognised with national awards for wellbeing and best place to work.

This is a full-time leadership role offering flexible working and significant opportunities for professional growth.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide discipline leadership and technical guidance across projects
• Lead the electrical design process, ensuring high standards and on-time delivery
• Oversee project performance, quality assurance, and budget control
• Resolve technical challenges through hands‑on involvement
• Promote continuous improvement and best practice across the team
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and industry standards

Requirements

• Chartered Engineer status
• Recognised qualifications in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 8 years of experience in building services electrical design
• Proficient in Revit and/or Amtech software
• Experience with environmental assessment frameworks such as BREEAM
• Familiarity with BIM and CIBSE standards
• Strong client-facing and leadership skills
• Legal right to work in the UK and Ireland

Skills & Attributes

• Deep technical understanding of electrical building services design
• Awareness of multidisciplinary collaboration within the built environment
• Knowledge of UK Building Regulations and reference standards
• Competent with software tools such as Dialux, Amtech, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite
• Clear communicator with strong graphical, verbal, and written skills
• Organised, self‑motivated, and proactive
• Strong problem‑solving ability and analytical mindset
• Effective at prioritising, managing pressure, and balancing workloads
• Team‑oriented with excellent interpersonal skills