Principal Electrical Building Services Engineer
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Job Description
AECOM is seeking a highly experienced Principal Electrical Chartered Building Services Engineer to play a leading role in the delivery of highly sensitive and classified projects across the Defence, National Security and Critical Infrastructure estate. This is a hybrid role and can be based out of our London or St Albans office.
This role is suited to an individual with exceptional technical authority, professional credibility and discretion, capable of working on projects that require Developed Vetting (DV). You will provide electrical design leadership, technical governance and strategic oversight across complex, safety‑critical environments, acting as a trusted advisor to key public sector and defence clients.
The position sits at the forefront of AECOM’s secure programme delivery capability, combining deep technical excellence, client leadership, and multi-disciplinary coordination within a highly controlled and confidential context.
Key Responsibilities
Act as Principal Electrical Engineer and Technical Authority on highly classified projects
Lead electrical design across all project stages, from concept and feasibility through to detailed design, construction support and commissioning
Provide technical assurance, governance and independent checking of electrical designs within secure programmes
Develop and approve electrical strategies covering:
LV power systems
Standby power and resilience (UPS, generators)
Earthing, bonding and lightning protection
Containment, lighting, small power and specialist systems
Ensure full compliance with:
UK Building Regulations
BS standards and CIBSE guidance
Defence, security and classified project standards and codes
Manage technical risk in environments with heightened safety, resilience and availability requirements
Lead and coordinate electrical input across multi-disciplinary teams operating within secure framework
Interface with trusted supply chain partners, contractors and specialist installer
Review and challenge contractor designs, technical submissions and value engineering proposal
Support construction activities including site attendance (subject to clearance), inspections, testing and commissioning strategy
Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, information assurance and design control
Act as a senior client-facing technical lead, providing trusted advice to Defence, Security and Government stakeholders
Build long-term client relationships based on technical credibility, integrity and discretion
Support framework delivery, bid development and technical responses where authorised
Represent AECOM in secure design reviews, governance boards and technical workshops
Provide leadership, mentoring and technical development for engineers and technical specialists
Undertake technical reviews and quality assurance of work produced by others
Contribute to resource planning, capability development and succession planning within the secure sector team
Promote a culture of technical excellence, safety, and professional integrity
Minimum requirements:
Extensive experience delivering electrical building services design on complex, high‑risk or mission‑critical projects
Proven track record working in defence, national security, nuclear, intelligence, secure government or similarly sensitive sectors
Strong understanding of:
Electrical system resilience and redundancy
Safety‑critical and high-availability environments
Technical governance and assurance processes
Experience operating at Principal or Lead Engineer level within a major consultancy
Demonstrated ability to manage confidentiality, discretion and professional judgement
Qualifications
Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
Chartered Engineer (CEng) with IET or CIBSE
Candidates that hold Developed Vetting (DV) clearance are preferred as the role is subject to UK security and nationality restrictions
Additional Information
About AECOM
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10149269
Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid
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