valoris-group
Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer
Job description
Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer
Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: DOE – c. £55,000
Valoris Group is working with a well-established building services consultancy to recruit a Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer to support the refurbishment, upgrade, and decarbonisation of existing buildings across the public and commercial sectors.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, hands-on electrical engineer who enjoys client interaction, site involvement, and leading projects from early feasibility through detailed design and construction.
The role
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality electrical engineering services across a diverse portfolio of existing buildings, many of which are occupied and subject to complex regulatory requirements. The position offers a strong blend of technical design, site-based delivery, and client engagement.
Key responsibilities
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Deliver electrical design across all core building services systems, including power, lighting, fire alarm, access control, security, CCTV, and renewable energy systems.
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Work primarily on existing buildings, including projects within both non-HRB and HRB approval regimes.
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Undertake condition surveys, asset assessments, and lifecycle costing exercises.
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Produce feasibility studies, technical reports, specifications, drawings, and calculations.
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Liaise closely with clients, contractors, and other project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
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Act as Contract Administrator, including managing valuations, contractor performance, and change control.
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Apply sound knowledge of contract management, particularly JCT forms of contract.
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Carry out regular site inspections, oversee commissioning, and support issue resolution during construction.
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Collaborate with mechanical engineers, project managers, architects, sustainability consultants, and quantity surveyors.
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Mentor and support junior engineers, contributing to team development and technical excellence.
About you
Qualifications
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Degree or equivalent qualification in Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
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Actively working towards Chartered status (IET or CIBSE preferred).
Experience
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Proven experience delivering electrical design and leading projects within existing buildings.
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Background in social housing and wider public sector environments, such as education, healthcare, and commercial buildings.
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Experience contributing to procurement and tender documentation for public or private sector projects.
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Familiarity with maintenance contracts, lifecycle planning, and asset management strategies.
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Experience undertaking asset data collection and on-site surveys to support compliance and investment planning.
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Understanding of construction risk management across all project stages.
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Experience reporting project, resource, and financial information to senior management.
Technical knowledge & skills
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Strong knowledge of electrical building services systems, including lighting, power, fire alarm, access control, CCTV, and controls.
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Good working knowledge of UK Building Regulations, British Standards, CIBSE guidance, BREEAM, and sustainability frameworks.
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Understanding of energy efficiency, decarbonisation, and low/zero carbon technologies.
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Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office; familiarity with Revit and Trimble / Amtech is advantageous.
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Confident communicator with the ability to lead meetings and explain technical matters clearly.
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Well-organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
Whats on offer
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Salary DOE, circa £55,000
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Hybrid working
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Exposure to meaningful refurbishment and decarbonisation projects
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Clear progression toward chartership and senior leadership responsibilities
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Supportive, technically focused consultancy environment
