Senior / Principal Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services) Vertical Recruitment have an exciting opportunity for a Senior / Principal Electrical Design Engineer to join a highly regarded, award-winning, and employee-owned multidisciplinary consultancy in Liverpool. This role offers a chance to take on greater responsibility, lead projects, and mentor junior engineers in a collaborative and innovative environment. About the Company This consultancy has played a key role in shaping some of the most notable projects across Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds. Their mission is to define, design, and manage projects that create lasting value in a rapidly urbanising and resource-conscious world. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, they deliver challenging yet rewarding projects, ensuring their employees are supported every step of the way. Their portfolio spans large-scale industrial and commercial projects valued at over £30 million, as well as smaller, bespoke schemes for prestigious clients across sectors such as: Education Commercial High-end Residential Retail Industrial Leisure Operating from a central Liverpool location, they are a growing practice with a multidisciplinary approach and a blue-chip client base that demands the highest standards in budget, programme, and communication. Recent projects include commercial developments, higher education institutions, healthcare facilities, and luxury hotels. If you're looking for an environment that encourages professional growth, recognises your talent, and supports career progression, this is an excellent opportunity. Role & Responsibilities As a Senior/Principal Electrical Design Engineer, you will play a vital role in leading and delivering high-quality electrical design solutions across all project stages. Your key responsibilities will include: Managing and delivering high-quality electrical design packages across all project stages. Contributing to resource management and planning, ensuring optimal project efficiency. Providing technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and fostering collaboration. Liaising with clients, architects, and stakeholders to ensure design requirements are met. Ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices. Identifying opportunities for process improvements and innovation in electrical design. About You To be successful in this role, you should have: Demonstrable experience in a similar electrical design role within the building services industry. A strong understanding of technical and commercial aspects of project delivery. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively. A degree-level qualification in Electrical Engineering or Building Services (or equivalent). Working towards or already Chartered status with the Engineering Council. Membership of a relevant professional institution (CIBSE, IET, or equivalent). A passion for sustainable design and innovation in the built environment. What’s On Offer? This role provides a fantastic opportunity to take on a senior leadership position within a forward-thinking, supportive, and people-focused company. In addition to working on exciting projects, you will benefit from: Play a key role in shaping the team and mentoring junior engineers. A clear pathway to further senior roles and director-level positions. 25 days annual leave, increasing with service (after 3, 5, and 8 years). Car allowance. Private healthcare. Life assurance. Highly competitive salary. Hybrid working. Cycle to Work Scheme. In addition, you will join a business that is owned and operated by an employee ownership trust for the benefit of all staff. Benefits include a specific income tax emption of up to £3,600 per tax year on any bonuses paid to employees by the company which is controlled by the Trustees