Senior / Principal Electrical Building Services Engineer

Ramboll Group A/S; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Leeds is seeking a Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer to manage projects and lead teams. You will oversee detailed designs, support junior engineers, and work on a variety of projects, contributing to sustainable change. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building services, relevant qualifications, and excellent communication skills. The role encourages personal development and offers a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Investment in your development

Qualifications

• Qualified Engineer with a proven track record in building services engineering.
• Achieved or working towards IEng or CEng status.
• Able to work independently on all technical aspects.

Responsibilities

• Manage own project work and undertake detailed design to required standards.
• Represent the company on MEP projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Coordinate tasks to meet deadlines and manage project finance.

Skills

Building services engineering

Client relationship management

Excellent communication

Digital and parametric design tools

Education

CIBSE/IET/IMechE accredited honours degree

HNC in applicable discipline

Job description

Senior/Principal Electrical Building Services Engineer

Are you excited about understanding, interpreting, and navigating complex engineering issues? Are you motivated by creating sustainable change that benefits society and nature? Are you a curious and open-minded person?

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Building Services team as our new Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our new Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer, you will be working as part of a team, you will be expected to manage your own project work, undertake detailed design to the required standards and to maintain excellent levels of client service.

Your key responsibilities

• Take a key role representing Ramboll on MEP projects leading your own discipline and (for suitably sized projects) also managing engineers of a complimentary discipline.
• Complete detailed designs and supervise the work of others in this function.
• Mentor and assist with the development of junior engineers.
• Manage time on projects to suit deadlines and complete their assigned tasks as stipulated by the Ramboll project manager.
• If you are the Ramboll project manager, co‑ordinate the tasks so all deadlines are met and allocate resources appropriately and to manage and control project finance.

Your new team

You will be part of Building Services Team which has a strong focus on technical delivery and an excellent understanding of client care. You will be an important part of a close‑knit team working on a wide variety of project work. There is also the opportunity to get involved in international signature projects if desired. We have a supporting and collaborative culture and enjoy what we do! We are looking for like‑minded and personable people to strengthen our team and there is rapid progression on offer for talented candidates. We have a current focus on digital and parametric design and believe that the future of our industry lies in working smarter not harder.

About you

From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. Whilst we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.

These include

• Being a qualified Engineer having a proven and demonstrable track record in building services engineering.
• Having a CIBSE / IET / IMechE Engineering Council accredited honours degree, or an HNC in an applicable discipline with commitment to continue with higher education.
• To have achieved or working towards IEng or CEng status.
• Able to work using your own initiative with minimal supervision on all technical aspects of your discipline or have specific specialist experience applicable to the role.
• Able to inspire confidence both internally and externally, and then use this to strengthen client relationships.
• To be an excellent communicator and possess the ability to make what is complicated simple.
• To have an interest in or experience using digital and parametric design tools.

What we can offer you

• Investment in your development.
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles.
• Be valued for the unique person you are.
• Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects.
• The long‑term thinking of a foundation‑owned company.
• Flexible work environment.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realise their full potential.

Ready to join us?

We recognise that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However, passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Ramboll’s supportive learning culture can help you grow. So, if this role resonates with you but you don’t meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team.

Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter, etc.

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

Ramboll in the United Kingdom

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation‑owned people company. Ramboll has a proven track record of sustainable and responsible business and is a top ten engineering and environmental and sustainability consultancy in the UK, with more than 1,500 employees across 16 offices working towards a more sustainable future. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health, and Energy. Strong values guide what we do and drive an inclusive, collaborative, and highly flexible culture that values people and ideas. Explore and nurture your own passion, expertise, and creativity at Ramboll through work that benefits our people, partners, nature, and society.

An equal opportunity employer

Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment, where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics, in addition to the Protected Characteristics as set out in the Equality Act, (2010). As a Disability Confident Committed employer, Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please reach out to our recruitment team to discuss any adjustments that you might require during the application process. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. When you join Ramboll, you’ll have the ability to work your hours flexibly through our positive and inclusive approach to work.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Early career talents

Early career talents are individuals who are currently studying at university, have recently graduated or who have a couple of years of PG work experience.

Experienced professionals

Experienced professionals are those who have anywhere from a few years to many decades of work experience.

Ramboll in numbers

: 17 500 0 employees worldwide

: 300 office 0 office across 35 countries

0.000 bn in revenue : 6 markets 0 markets Buildings, Transport, Energy, Environment & Health, Water and Management Consulting