Principal Electrical Engineer

Principal Electrical Engineer Company: Butler & Young Associates Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 per annum plus benefits Job Type: Permanent / Contract (Limited Company – Outside IR35) About Us Butler & Young Associates (BYA) is an established MEP consultancy specialising in Building Services, based in Oxted, Surrey, close to the railway station and M25. Our client base is largely government and local authority, and we also work on London Underground projects. Most of our work involves retrofit and refurbishment, alongside occasional new-build and extension projects. Responsibilities * Lead and oversee our small electrical engineering team. * Deliver electrical design and project management services. * Manage and supervise the electrical department, reporting to the Directors. * Liaise directly with clients and attend project and site meetings. * Assist with fee bids and client relationships. * Support company policy, technical standards and the continued progression of the practice. * Mentor and support our younger engineers in achieving their professional goals. Typical Projects * Electrical distribution and lateral mains replacement. * Lighting and power installations. * Door entry schemes. * Fire alarm upgrades. * Condition surveys and reports. * Technical Advisor roles on Design & Build projects. * Electrical supplies to advertising screens. * Retrofit and refurbishment projects. Requirements * Degree and/or relevant CIBSE qualification. * Ideally Chartered. * Strong client-facing and communication skills. * Good written English. * Ability to oversee and manage a small electrical team. * Familiarity with electrical design packages such as Amtech. * Knowledge of construction-related contracts. * CAD or Revit experience would be beneficial but is not essential. Why Join Us? * Senior role within a friendly, established consultancy. * Opportunity to take responsibility for and develop the electrical department. * Long-term career opportunity with anticipated progression to Associate. * Varied portfolio across government, local authority and infrastructure clients. * Permanent or contract appointments considered. * Some flexibility for hybrid working may be agreed. 📩 Interested? Please send your CV We would also be happy to have an informal, exploratory conversation if you would like to find out more