Principal / Associate Electrical Engineer

We are currently looking for a talented and motivated Principal Electrical Engineer to join our Building Services design team in Maidenhead or London. You’ll be part of a multi‑disciplinary department delivering detailed Building Services designs for projects across the UK and overseas, with flexible working options that include a minimum of three days per week in the office or on site.

What does the role involve?

• Undertaking outline and detailed designs and specifications for electrical works.
• Providing day‑to‑day technical input as part of a team of engineers and technicians.
• Ensuring design output is completed in accordance with the agreed scope of works, timescales and budgets.
• Working in close collaboration with colleagues from other disciplines to deliver project requirements and add value to the client.
• Attending design and site meetings.

To Be Successful In This Role You’ll Possess

• A degree in Building Services Engineering (or equivalent) and chartered status, or working towards chartered status with a relevant professional institution.
• A good working knowledge of Revit, Navisworks, clash detection and Amtech.
• Demonstrable experience in a similar role with strong project management skills.
• The ability to manage a variety of projects meeting varying deadlines.
• Strong problem‑solving skills working alongside architects and contractors to develop innovative solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt style to the audience.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of the UK construction market.

What’s in it for you?

This is an exciting time to join Sweco. If you have the skill set required and are keen to join a business that offers genuine opportunities for career progression, we would love to hear from you.

Employee Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks Policy)
• Competitive pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Company car or car allowance
• Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
• Payment of two relevant professional subscriptions
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year)
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice)
• Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare)
• Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme
• We plant a tree for all new starters!

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture that respects the contribution of all individuals. We promote equality, inclusion and diversity for everyone and positively encourage applications from suitable candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Real Living Wage Employer. We are also a Disability Confident committed employer, and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 who opt into the guaranteed interview scheme on the application form and meet the minimum criteria for the role.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you are an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco.co.uk for assistance. Provide your name, preferred contact method, the position title and requisition/vacancy number.