Principal Electrical Building Services Engineer
Core
Principal Electrical Engineer providing design leadership, technical governance, and strategic oversight for highly sensitive, classified projects in Defence, National Security, and Critical Infrastructure.
Role type
Principal Electrical Building Services Engineer (Technical Authority)
Builds
Secure electrical systems for Defence, National Security, and Critical Infrastructure estates
Domain
Defence, National Security, Critical Infrastructure, Electrical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure
Required skills
Electrical system resilience and redundancy, Safety-critical and high-availability environments, Technical governance and assurance processes, LV power systems, Standby power and resilience (UPS, generators), Earthing, bonding and lightning protection, Containment, lighting, small power and specialist systems
Preferred skills
Developed Vetting (DV) clearance, Experience in nuclear or intelligence sectors
Technologies
UK Building Regulations, BS standards, CIBSE guidance
Responsibilities
Lead electrical design from concept to commissioning, Provide technical assurance and independent checking of designs, Manage technical risk in safety-critical environments, Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams within secure frameworks, Interface with trusted supply chain and contractors, Act as senior client-facing technical lead for Defence and Government stakeholders, Provide leadership and mentoring for engineering teams
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight