Principal/Associate Electrical Engineer

We have a brand-new opportunity for an experienced Principal/Associate Electrical Engineer to join our MEP team based in our Leeds office. 

It's a great time to be joining the MEP team - we have a proven track record in the North of England, with offices in Leeds, Manchester and more recently Scotland. Working collaboratively, you will be joining a fun, highly engaged team who love what they do. Our team have a wealth of experience and will offer support, development opportunities and expert advice. 

Your role will include: 

• Being a pro-active member of the MEP team, overseeing the day to day running of projects and working collaboratively with our other divisions across a number of building services. 
• Maintaining and developing external relationships with clients and taking responsibility for the commercial performance of projects, including negotiating additional fees and facilitating new/continued work. 
• Acting as a role model within the team, ensuring projects are delivered to a 'right-first-time' approach, ensuring appropriate quality management procedures are in place and are adhered to. 

Our Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health (MEP) division: 

Our MEP team are specialists in energy, sustainability and engineering design. We bring buildings to life and create award winning, high-performance environments that enhance the built environment - working across all sectors including commercial, industrial, leisure, retail, manufacturing, logistics, heritage and residential. 

We offer a fresh approach to MEP, getting involved early, working collaboratively with the design team, highlighting options, guiding design development and using our expertise to help clients make key decisions. 

Most importantly, you'll find us a lively, good-spirited team, passionate about what we're doing and enjoying each others company - we'll be sure to give you a warm welcome too! Check out our project portfolio here. 

To succeed in this role, you'll need: 

• Relevant qualification within electrical or building services engineering at HNC, HND, Bachelor's or Masters status - ideally you have secured or are working towards chartered status. 
• Experienced Principal/Associate Electrical Engineer with a track record of working to UK regulations on a range of mainstream building projects. 
• Experienced team manager and previous exposure to recruitment, performance management and career development. 
• Able to win work and support with business operations such as marketing and project finances. 
• Knowledge of BIM processes, Revit, IES/Amtech. 

We are actively looking to grow our electrical engineering team across Leeds and Manchester. Whilst this role is specifically for a Principal/Associate we welcome applications from electrical engineers at all levels - if you don't quite meet the criteria listed above, please do still get in touch as we will have opportunities that utilise your skill set! 

What's great about the Stantec Group
 As a global design leader with over 30,000 engineers, architects, scientists, and project managers, the Stantec Group is dedicated to designing with communities in mind. Our diverse expertise allows us to tackle projects of all sizes from complex urban developments to impactful neighborhood initiatives, while connecting across our worldwide network to support one another and share knowledge. This commitment not only helps the communities we serve to thrive but enriches the growth and experience of our own people.

In the UK and Ireland, our growing team of 4,000 is both agile and influential, able to make a meaningful difference by creating solutions that respect the environment and enhance community value. Whether you’re just starting your career or are an experienced professional, your voice is valued here. Our collaborative culture encourages entrepreneurial thinking, ensuring everyone’s ideas are heard.

Our approach for clients is grounded in the belief that we’re stronger together. By merging Hydrock’s capabilities with Stantec’s multidisciplinary services in buildings, infrastructure, environmental science, energy, and sustainability, we’re uniquely positioned as a major force in the UK market, providing a powerful platform for future growth.

What We Offer:

• Inspiring and supportive colleagues
• Recognition for hard work and career progression
• Opportunities to develop both technical and soft skills
• Competitive starting salary
• Community involvement through “Stantec in the Community” initiatives
• Flexible benefits, including a green car leasing scheme

A Culture of Inclusion and Opportunity

The Stantec Group champions diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we’re committed to creating a supportive environment where every employee can perform at their best. Flexibility is essential to our culture, and we aim to accommodate all employees fairly.

We consider all application individually with the required qualifications and knowledge without regard to any of the protected characteristics. We would like to provide everyone with a fair selection, assessment and employment experience so we ask with are made aware of any physical or neurodiverse condition within your application for which appropriate reasonable adjustments can be made by us. 

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Once you’ve applied through our careers site, we strive to respond promptly after reviewing your application.

If shortlisted, you’ll first connect with our Talent Acquisition Team for a pre-screening call (about 30 minutes) to discuss your motivation and interest in the role. From there, successful candidates will be invited to a formal interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices.

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