Principal​/Associate Electrical Engineer; Global Consultancy

Hays are proud to be working in partnership with Tetra Tech as they continue to grow their Building Services team in Belfast. Tetra Tech is a global, market‑leading consultancy delivering high‑end engineering and technical services across 400+ offices worldwide. With a long‑standing presence in Northern Ireland and an exceptional track record delivering complex projects across Healthcare, Education, Commercial, Defence and more, this is an exciting opportunity to join a business with real scale, stability and forward momentum.

As a Principal or Associate Electrical Engineer, you will take a leading role in delivering multiple medium‑large scale building services projects, guiding project teams and acting as a key technical and client‑facing figure. You'll oversee all aspects of electrical design delivery from concept through to completion, ensuring technical excellence, commercial awareness and seamless project coordination.

• Leading electrical building services design across a variety of sectors
• Producing detailed design calculations, drawings, reports, specifications and schedules
• Carrying out site surveys and assessing existing installations
• Ensuring designs comply with relevant standards, regulations and health & safety requirements
• Supporting construction stage duties and collaborating with wider design and construction teams
• Providing mentorship and technical guidance to junior and intermediate engineers
• Contributing to fee proposals, bids and resource planning
• Building strong client relationships and supporting directors in workload management

• Degree‑educated in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng), or actively working towards it
• Proven experience managing and delivering building services projects from concept to handover
• Strong communication and client‑facing skills, with the confidence to engage at all levels
• Ability to nurture existing client relationships and support business growth
• Solid commercial understanding including cost control and project financials
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and supporting team development
• Strong awareness of sustainability, energy efficiency and emerging renewable technologies
• Proficiency with relevant digital tools:
  AutoCAD, Revit, Relux/Dialux, Amtech, NBS, MS Office
• Full UK driving licence

• Competitive salary and car allowance
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Annual company bonus
• Private health cover and sick pay
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Additional benefits include childcare and retail vouchers, travel insurance, and customisable holiday allowances

If you're interested in this role, click "apply now" to submit an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.