Principal Electrical Engineer

Company:  Carrington West
Location: London
Closing Date: 05/07/2026
Salary: £40 - £55 Per Hour
Hours: Full Time
Type: Contract

Job Description

Location: London
Contract: 12+ months
Rate: £40-£55 per hour (Inside IR35)
Working Pattern: Hybrid (2 days in office)

We are seeking experienced Principal Electrical Engineers to support a growing pipeline of projects within the Defence sector. This is a long-term contract opportunity offering exposure to complex, high-value projects within a well-established multi-disciplinary consultancy environment.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver electrical building services design and consultancy under the direction of the Project Lead
Produce high-quality design deliverables including drawings, specifications, and reports
Undertake site surveys and support construction-stage activities
Carry out design checks and calculations to ensure compliance with relevant standards and client requirements
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to develop efficient, safe, and buildable solutions
Support tender documentation, fee estimates, scopes of work, and change control processes
Maintain strong client and stakeholder engagement throughout project delivery
Ensure awareness and application of CDM regulations

Requirements

Qualifications & Eligibility

Ideally Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards (CIBSE or IET)
Right to work in the UK
Technical Experience
Strong background in electrical building services design
Proven experience in technical detailing and specification writing
Working knowledge of:
oBIM Level 2
oNavisworks, AutoCAD, NBS
oAmtech / Trimble (or Electrical OM exposure desirable)

If you're a motivated Electrical Engineer looking for your next contract role, apply now or get in touch to discuss further.

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