Principal Electrical Engineer (Operational Assets)

Hoare Lea LLP; City of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in London is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join their Operational Assets team. The role involves securing projects, providing leadership, and delivering innovative solutions for existing buildings aimed at achieving net-zero targets. The ideal candidate should have experience in design engineering, excellent communication skills, and a strong knowledge of building services. A competitive benefits package includes private medical cover and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Stock options

Up to 30 days of annual leave

9-day fortnight scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with refurbishment and fit-out projects.
• Knowledge of UK and EU regulations.
• Proven track record in work winning and team building.

Responsibilities

• Secure new projects and service existing clients.
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members.
• Write technical reports related to projects.
• Liaise with clients on project management.

Skills

Design engineering

Performance specification

Data and metering knowledge

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Chartered engineer or working towards

Job description

Principal Electrical Engineer (Operational Assets)

Join our brand-new Operating Assets team based in our London office. Be passionate about existing buildings, design pragmatic solutions to operational challenges, and use real‑time data to drive a net‑zero future.

About us

Hoare Lea is a human‑centric and planet‑conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield.

We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem‑solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves.

We are committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. In joining Hoare Lea you’ll experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in a 9‑day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options and up to 30 days of annual leave.

About the role

We are looking to grow our Operational Assets team to meet market demand. We have a proven track record working within the Residential, Commercial and Healthcare sectors. Working alongside a range of specialists, you will be joining a collaborative, knowledgeable, highly engaged team who love what they do.

Responsibilities

• Secure new projects and service existing and new clients while assisting the regional lead in effectively planning the specialist delivery of the Operational Assets group.
• Particular focus on work delivery, organisational support and team growth is required to support local and regional clients.
• Demonstrate strong leadership capabilities providing supervision and guidance to team members and other staff.
• Work cooperatively with other teams to deliver a wide variety of projects with team leaders meeting regularly to discuss workload and other management issues.
• Help recruit, train and develop team members and their careers to ensure ongoing succession and growth of the practice.
• Undertake own design, specification and site monitoring.
• Monitor commissioning and conduct post‑occupancy engineering services activities.
• Write technical reports – i.e. feasibility, issue investigation, condition surveys etc.
• Liaise with clients (commercial and project management awareness).

What You’ll Be Doing

You will be working on a varied portfolio of frameworks and projects which are predominantly UK‑based but with some overseas opportunities. You will take the lead and deliver on small projects up to the value of a few £million and provide technical support to end users, landlords, management agents, project managers and the like.

The three key areas we work across in Operational Assets include:

1. Decarbonisation, performance improvements and energy reduction – focus on projects that reduce energy consumption of existing buildings, improve performance for the occupants and achieve client decarbonisation / net zero targets. Applying a pragmatic approach and use of emerging technologies, from strategic roadmaps to implementation.

2. Design – Specialising in challenging existing buildings across all RIBA stages. This involves creative and innovative design solutions to enhance and transform existing buildings, ensuring the building services meet current needs and standards. You will be involved in conceptualising and implementing design strategies, working closely with clients and project teams to deliver high‑quality and sustainable designs.

3. Property consultancy – providing a suite of consultancy services to the property market to assist the property management, operation and transaction processes. Services include:

• Technical due diligence reports – vendors and pre‑acquisition.
• Planned preventative maintenance reports.
• Licence to Alter.
• Maintenance inspections of buildings.
• Validations management.
• Asset registers.
• Troubleshooting.
• Energy optimisation surveys.
• EPCs.

Projects span across all sectors including Commercial Offices, Retail, Residential, Education, Healthcare, MoJ, Defence, Heritage, Industrial and Technology.

About you

To be successful in this role you’ll need:

• Qualified design engineer (chartered status or working towards).
• Experience working on projects in existing buildings (refurbishment and fit‑out).
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.
• Strong knowledge of data and metering.
• Experience with performance specification and detailed design work, contract administration and site duties.
• Experience in building services collectively (all‑rounder).
• Willingness and strong technical knowledge in primary engineering discipline and good understanding of the secondary engineering discipline.
• Comfortable with UK and applicable EU regulations, design guides, etc.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills to effectively work to timescales and deadlines.
• Able to develop effective relationships with well‑developed interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Proven track record in work winning and building successful teams.

How to apply

To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact [e-mail]. If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices.

Adjustments and accommodations

If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Design, Engineering and Project Management

Industries

Construction and Engineering Services