Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer (MEP Division)

We are currently seeking a Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer to join our MEP division based in our London office.

It's an exciting time to join our MEP team! We have a proven track record working within London, and have exciting plans to continue to grow our team of 40 engineers, graduates and apprentices over the next 12 months. Our team benefit from a modern central office with great travel links (Southwark/Borough/London Bridge all within walking distance) and work on a variety of building services projects including heritage/refurbishment, data centres, healthcare and defence. You can expect to be well supported by our leadership team, with excellent progression and training opportunities to support you with your career goals. 

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.

Our work includes:

You will be responsible for the day-to-day technical delivery of the electrical design services for a variety of multidisciplinary projects across a range of building sectors, ensuring all projects are delivered to a ‘right first-time approach’ and that quality management procedures are followed. You will produce design deliverables including specifications, drawings and schedules.

You will support timely invoicing, debt chasing, management of WIP and forward workload/resource planning for your own projects. You will mentor our graduates and apprentices, supporting them with their learning. 

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 other’s company – we’ll be sure to give you a warm welcome too! Check out our MEP project portfolio here.

You will hold a degree in a relevant discipline such as Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or similar, and Chartered with a relevant institution IET/CIBSE.

You will have a proven track record in an M&E team ideally gained within a design engineering consultancy. You will also have the necessary skills and experience to liaise with a broad range of stakeholders where you will be working closely with clients, and other professional staff across multi-disciplinary business groups.

You will have in depth knowledge and expertise in the design of electrical engineering services, including systems and equipment design, calculations and drawing production as well as an understanding of design tools such as Revit and IES.

You will have knowledge and understanding of the wider built environment and the associated design influences, coupled with understanding of the legislative environment including carbon emissions reduction and sustainability.

As a global design leader with over 31,000 engineers, architects, scientists, and project managers, Stantec 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 neighbourhood 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

Stantec 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. The employer for this position is Hydrock Consultants Ltd, part of the Stantec group of companies.