Around the world, SYSTRAs specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.

For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1,000 in the UK and Ireland, we are growing significantly and seeking the very best talent to join the SYSTRA team and lead the way in infrastructure design.We are currently seeking an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer (Building Services) for our engineering design practice.This role within our MEP engineering team is ideal for a dedicated and ambitious engineer with strong leadership and interpersonal skills, coupled with commercial acumen. You will lead electrical engineering building services design projects for key infrastructure projects in the UK and Ireland, with opportunities for global project involvement. The position can be based in York, Manchester, Birmingham, or Reading, offering a hybrid working model, with an average of three days in SYSTRA or client offices.The Principal Electrical Engineer will lead a team of Electrical Engineers, reporting to the Team Leader or Discipline Lead MandE, and act as MEP Contractors Responsible Engineer (CRE) and/or Lead Engineer on assigned projects. Ensuring projects meet all client requirements and standards.Delivering projects on time and within budget.Planning project works and forecasting resources.Managing client requirement changes and raising them with the Project Management Team.Ensuring training and development of the electrical team.Deep knowledge of electrical services design in the built environment and transport infrastructure, including low voltage distribution, lighting, small power, containment, earthing, fire alarms, and intruder alarms.Understanding of multidisciplinary issues related to MandE and building services.Knowledge of construction principles and standards.Experience working with offshore Production Centres.Significant engineering design and site experience in a consultancy or contractor environment.Experience managing a team of Electrical Engineers.We offer clear career pathways, competitive benefits including bonuses, private healthcare, an electric car scheme, and flexible benefits.Flexibility and InclusionWe support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid models, to help our colleagues achieve work-life balance. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds and providing support for all employees through wellness programs, charity days, and social events.We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and those returning to work after a career break, who meet the role''s criteria.#