Principal Electrical Engineer

Principal Electrical EngineerSurrey 70,000 - 80,000 + benefits PermanentAn established MEP consultancy based in Surrey is looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead and grow their electrical team. The business has built a strong reputation over many years, with a client base that''s largely government and local authority, alongside project work on London Underground infrastructure. Most of their workload involves retrofit and refurbishment, with occasional new-build and extension projects giving the portfolio some variety. The successful candidate will take on a genuinely senior position, with real scope to shape how the electrical team operates and grows. You''ll be stepping into a business that values long-term client relationships and technical quality over volume, working across a broad and interesting spread of project types.The RoleLead and oversee a small electrical engineering team, reporting directly to the DirectorsDeliver electrical design and project management services across a varied project portfolioManage and supervise the electrical department day to dayLiaise directly with clients, attending project and site meetings as the senior point of contactSupport fee bids and help develop and maintain client relationshipsMentor and support junior engineers, helping them progress towards their own professional goalsContribute to technical standards, company policy and the continued progression of the practiceGet involved in a genuinely varied workload, ..... full job details .....