Principal Electrical Engineer - Glasgow or Edinburgh
CompanyHoare Lea
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At4/5/2026
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Electrical engineers
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
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£58,700
(£30.10 per hour)
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Description
Principal Electrical Engineer
Glasgow or Edinburgh
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 as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 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, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service), alongside flexible and hybrid working.
Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do.
About The Role
We have an opportunity for a Principal Electrical Engineer to play a key role in delivering high quality, sustainable electrical engineering solutions across multiple projects in the built environment.
You will join our Electrical team based in either our Glasgow or Edinburgh office, offering the opportunity to work with both offices and contribute to projects across Scotland and the wider UK.
It’s an exciting time to join our Scotland team. Our Glasgow office—established in 2016 to provide a local presence for projects—has grown into a hub of sector expertise and knowledge that supports work across the UK.
The opening of our Edinburgh office reflects our commitment to strengthening relationships with clients on the East Coast by providing a local base for those projects. This role can be based in either Glasgow or Edinburgh,
We are a recognised leader in the built environment
Glasgow or Edinburgh
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 as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 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, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service), alongside flexible and hybrid working.
Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do.
About The Role
We have an opportunity for a Principal Electrical Engineer to play a key role in delivering high quality, sustainable electrical engineering solutions across multiple projects in the built environment.
You will join our Electrical team based in either our Glasgow or Edinburgh office, offering the opportunity to work with both offices and contribute to projects across Scotland and the wider UK.
It’s an exciting time to join our Scotland team. Our Glasgow office—established in 2016 to provide a local presence for projects—has grown into a hub of sector expertise and knowledge that supports work across the UK.
The opening of our Edinburgh office reflects our commitment to strengthening relationships with clients on the East Coast by providing a local base for those projects. This role can be based in either Glasgow or Edinburgh,
We are a recognised leader in the built environment
, shaping some of the most ambitious and technically demanding projects across the residential, hospitality, leisure, commercial, and complex engineering sectors.
Our work spans cutting-edge healthcare and research facilities, a broad range of education projects—from primary and secondary schools to further and higher education campuses—high-performance data centres, critical infrastructure and state-of-the-art manufacturing and technology environments. These projects push boundaries and deliver real‑world impact.
Driven by a commitment to excellence, we combine innovation, technical expertise, and practical delivery to create solutions that are not only robust and reliable, but forward-thinking and sustainable. Our teams work at the forefront of the industry, collaborating with leading clients across the public and private sectors, both locally and internationally.
Working alongside a range of specialist engineers and consultants, you will be joining a collaborative, knowledgeable, highly engaged team who love what they do, and offer a supportive, flexible, and high-performing work culture.
You will take the lead design role on significant and complex building services projects, owning the design delivery from inception to completion. As the technical lead, you will manage and prioritise the internal Hoare Lea delivery team, coordinate with other disciplines and external consultants, and represent Hoare Lea at client and project meetings. You will ensure technically excellent, commercially aware and timely delivery while developing client relationships that support future business growth.
In this key and varied role, you can expect to:
Our work spans cutting-edge healthcare and research facilities, a broad range of education projects—from primary and secondary schools to further and higher education campuses—high-performance data centres, critical infrastructure and state-of-the-art manufacturing and technology environments. These projects push boundaries and deliver real‑world impact.
Driven by a commitment to excellence, we combine innovation, technical expertise, and practical delivery to create solutions that are not only robust and reliable, but forward-thinking and sustainable. Our teams work at the forefront of the industry, collaborating with leading clients across the public and private sectors, both locally and internationally.
Working alongside a range of specialist engineers and consultants, you will be joining a collaborative, knowledgeable, highly engaged team who love what they do, and offer a supportive, flexible, and high-performing work culture.
You will take the lead design role on significant and complex building services projects, owning the design delivery from inception to completion. As the technical lead, you will manage and prioritise the internal Hoare Lea delivery team, coordinate with other disciplines and external consultants, and represent Hoare Lea at client and project meetings. You will ensure technically excellent, commercially aware and timely delivery while developing client relationships that support future business growth.
In this key and varied role, you can expect to:
- Lead the design delivery for significant and complex schemes, taking responsibility for achieving design objectives and technical quality.
- Define and agree the design brief with clients and manage client and consultant relationships professionally.
To be successful in this role you’ll need:
- Qualified and recognised in the industry, preferably with Chartered status.
- Proven, in depth technical knowledge in electrical/building services design and applied experience of relevant regulations and design guides.
- Strong understanding of complementary disciplines and experience leading integrated design teams.
- Excellent client facing skills with ability to manage difficult situations calmly and professionally.
- Demonstrable experience leading design teams on complex projects and delivering to demanding timescales.
- Commercial awareness: experience monitoring project costs, identifying commercial risks and contributing to profitable delivery.
- Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple demands.
- Confident communicator — excellent written and spoken English — with experience representing a consultancy externally.
To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact aureliacherradi@hoarelea.com
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. We aim to provide feedback at each stage of the process.
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