Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer
Stantec
Are you an ambitious Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer looking for your next challenge? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dynamic MEP division in our Leeds office .
It's a fantastic time to become part of our growing team! With a strong presence across the North of England, including our Leeds, Manchester, you'll collaborate with a highly engaged, fun-loving team passionate about what they do. We boast a wealth of experience, offering unparalleled support, development opportunities, and expert advice to help you thrive.
As a Senior to Principal Electrical Engineer, you'll be instrumental in shaping the success of our projects. Your key responsibilities will include taking ownership of the day-to-day technical delivery of electrical design services for diverse, multi-disciplinary projects across various building sectors.
You'll also be responsible for producing comprehensive design deliverables, including specifications, drawings, and schedules. Additionally, you'll support critical project management tasks such as timely invoicing, debt chasing, managing work in progress (WIP), and forward workload/resource planning for your projects, and you'll mentor our talented graduates and apprentices, actively supporting their learning and development.
Our MEP team are specialists in energy, sustainability, and engineering design . We're dedicated to bringing buildings to life and creating award-winning, high-performance environments that enhance the built environment. We work across a broad spectrum of sectors, including commercial, industrial, leisure, retail, manufacturing, logistics, heritage, and residential.
Our work encompasses:
Building performance modelling and optimisation
Carbon verification and validation strategies
Daylight and sunlight studies
Net-Zero strategy development
Sustainability benchmarking and environmental assessments
Sustainable master planning
Strategic utility management services
We pride ourselves on our fresh approach to MEP, engaging early in projects, collaborating closely with design teams, highlighting innovative options, guiding design development, and leveraging our expertise to empower clients in making crucial decisions.
ABOUT YOU
To excel in this role, you'll need:
A relevant qualification at HNC, HND, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in electrical engineering or building services . Chartered status (or working towards it) is highly desirable.
Proven experience as an Electrical Engineer or Senior Electrical Engineer , with a demonstrable track record in the UK of leading electrical (and ideally M&E) delivery on a variety of mainstream building services projects.
Sound knowledge of BIM processes, Revit, and Amtech , coupled with strong experience working collaboratively with architects in a design-centred role.
Most importantly, you'll discover a lively, good-spirited team, passionate about our work and genuinely enjoying each other's company – we'll ensure you receive a warm welcome!
Please note: We are actively looking to expand our team in Leeds and encourage applications from candidates at all levels. If your experience doesn't perfectly match the criteria above, we still welcome you to get in touch, as we may have other opportunities that align with your skills!
Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us shape a sustainable future!
About Stantec
As a global design leader with over 31,000 engineers, architects, scientists, and project managers, Stantec is dedicated to designing with communities in mind. Our diverse expertise allows us to tackle projects of all sizes from complex urban developments to impactful neighbourhood initiatives, while connecting across our worldwide network to support one another and share knowledge. This commitment not only helps the communities we serve to thrive but enriches the growth and experience of our own people.
In the UK and Ireland, our growing team of 4,000 is both agile and influential, able to make a meaningful difference by creating solutions that respect the environment and enhance community value. Whether you’re just starting your career or are an experienced professional, your voice is valued here. Our collaborative culture encourages entrepreneurial thinking, ensuring everyone’s ideas are heard.
Our approach for clients is grounded in the belief that we’re stronger together. By merging Hydrock’s capabilities with Stantec’s multidisciplinary services in buildings, infrastructure, environmental science, energy, and sustainability, we’re uniquely positioned as a major force in the UK market, providing a powerful platform for future growth.
What We Offer:
Inspiring and supportive colleagues
Recognition for hard work and career progression
Opportunities to develop both technical and soft skills
Competitive starting salary
Community involvement through “Stantec in the Community” initiatives
Flexible benefits, including a green car leasing scheme
A Culture of Inclusion and Opportunity
Stantec champions diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we’re committed to creating a supportive environment where every employee can perform at their best. Flexibility is essential to our culture, and we aim to accommodate all employees fairly.
We consider all application individually with the required qualifications and knowledge without regard to any of the protected characteristics . We would like to provide everyone with a fair selection, assessment and employment experience so we ask with are made aware of any physical or neurodiverse condition within your application for which appropriate reasonable adjustments can be made by us.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Once you’ve applied through our careers site, we strive to respond promptly after reviewing your application. The employer for this position is Hydrock Consultants Ltd, part of the Stantec group of companies.
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