Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer

Civic is a team of system thinkers in the built environment, creating positive impact for people, places and the planet.

We want our work to have a positive impact on the environment — helping people to live healthier, happier lives while respecting natural limits. We build without destroying, explore without exploiting, and seek to reuse rather than just consume. Above all, we listen, learn, and aim to create a lasting legacy.

Thriving together, today we have a team of over 200 members working across the UK, all united by our creative belief, bringing art and science together to solve problems. Our award-winning practice has studios in Manchester, London, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dublin.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will lead the design, analysis, and implementation of complex electrical systems across various projects. The role requires technical expertise, leadership, and the ability to collaborate with wider design teams to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions.

• Design and develop electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and communication systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Prepare, review, and approve detailed electrical drawings, specifications, and calculations.
• Conduct feasibility studies, cost analyses, and risk assessments to optimize project outcomes.
• Collaborate with architects, mechanical engineers, and contractors to integrate electrical systems seamlessly into overall project designs.
• Oversee and mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and ensuring quality deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations, such as IEEE, NEC, IEC, and local building codes.
• Perform site inspections, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems to ensure functionality and safety.
• Identify opportunities for energy efficiency, renewable energy integration, and sustainable design.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and resources effectively.
• Actively working towards Incorporated or Chartered Status
• Participation in and presentation at Lunch and Learns and other CPD opportunities
• Maintaining a record of your CPD and a Development Action Plan
• Demonstrating behaviour consistent with Civic’s Values and contributing to the progress of the Practice

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering, including design and project management.
• Proficiency in electrical design software such as AutoCAD, ETAP, or Revit.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and handle complex projects.
• Experience in Building Information Modelling (BIM) processes.

Civic is made up of brilliant people. Each of us is unique, whether in terms of our background, personal characteristics, experience, skills or motivations. And we value our people for the differences they bring to the table. These differences - this diversity - is powerful.

Nurturing an inclusive culture helps each of us to benefit from a wider range of these different perspectives, experiences and skills. We believe that this creates a happier, more productive working environment for us all.

We encourage applications from individuals who bring diverse perspectives and are passionate about contributing to an equitable and respectful work environment.

💰A fair and competitive salary, taking into consideration market rates and your experience level

🫶Flexibility. Our core hours are between 10:30am-4:30pm, with an early Friday finish!

⚖️Hybrid working. Most of our full-time employees come into the studio 3 days a week

🌴Generous holidays! 26 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time employees). An extra day when you reach 3 years’ service, and another at 5 years!

🌞Holiday options. Buy or sell a week of holiday each year, or create a sabbatical pot by banking a week’s holiday for 3 years to take a month off on year 4!

👪 Enhanced Family Leave. Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and neonatal care leave pay, plus 2 days paid dependency leave and 1 weeks paid carers leave

🌱Wellbeing support. Mental health first aider support, mindfulness sessions and access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

🩹Health benefits. Life Assurance, Health Care Cash Plan, Gym discounts and free Eye tests

🤒Sick Pay. 4 weeks enhanced sick leave, plus 2 mental wellness days

⭐DEI network. An established Equity, Diversity and Inclusion network with regular team activities, plus 2 days of paid volunteering leave each year to support causes close to your heart

💡 Professional Development. Paid professional memberships, 2 days paid study leave (+ extra for exams), Chartership Preparation Courses, Chartership completion bonus, in-house ‘Civic Academy’ training, Management Development Programmes and a Mentorship programme for all employees

💷Financial benefits. Access to our HMRC friendly Workplace Nursery scheme, plus enrolment to our workplace pension scheme

🚆Sustainable travel. Season Ticket Loans & National Rail Cards, plus two salary sacrifice cycle to work schemes and cycling facilities at all our studios (showers, bike racks etc).