Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer Building Services
| Posting date: | 23 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £45,000 to £65,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 February 2026 |
| Location: | Glasgow, Glasgow, G2 1DY |
| Company: | Morgan Hunt UK Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JN -012026-221465_1769161902 |
Summary
Company
We have a superb new opportunity available in Glasgow for a Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer working for an excellent global multidisciplinary brand on very large-scale high rise buildings. This is a great opportunity to join a trusting, flexible business as part of a growing team. They have a created a very positive working environment. Jobs are predominantly London and internationally based and of high construction value. The business is interested in self-sufficient, motivated and disciplined individuals. Candidates must have Revit experience and experience on large scale complex jobs is advantageous.
Role
- Lead the electrical design of building services projects from concept through to completion
- Take technical responsibility for electrical designs, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and best practice
- Prepare and review detailed design calculations, specifications, reports, and drawings
- Manage and coordinate electrical design activities within multi-disciplinary project teams
- Liaise directly with clients, architects, contractors, and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
- Attend and contribute to design meetings, workshops, and site meetings as required
Qualifications/Experience
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline
- Strong technical knowledge of UK standards and legislation, including BS 7671, Building Regulations, and relevant British Standards
- Proven experience delivering electrical designs across all project stages (concept to handover)
- Experience leading electrical design on projects and taking technical responsibility for outputs
- Competence in electrical design software such as Amtech / Trimble, ETAP, Dialux / Relux, or similar
- Proficient in AutoCAD and working knowledge of Revit / BIM environments
- Experience coordinating with other disciplines and managing design interfaces
- Ability to review and check designs, calculations, and drawings produced by others
- Strong communication skills with experience dealing directly with clients, contractors, and design teams
Benefits
- 27 days holiday
- 7% matched pension
- Hybrid working
- Private healthcare
- Life assurance
- Salary reviews
- Chartership support
- Flexible hours
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.