Overview

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner I Talent Growth | Relationship Management | Account /Partnership Management

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Design the Future with Us – Principal Electrical Engineer (Building Services). At Jacobs, our Building Services (MEP) team is shaping the future of how people live, work, and connect. We work across sectors including healthcare, education, transport, defence, energy, water, and high-rise residential, delivering smart building technologies and sustainable energy systems.

We’re now looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our growing UK buildings team. Based in one of our key offices, you’ll play a central role in delivering innovative, efficient, and sustainable building solutions — not just in the UK, but across global markets including the Middle East and beyond. This is a role where your expertise will have real-world impact, including leadership of engineering delivery and mentoring of junior engineers, while upholding high standards of quality, cost-efficiency, and sustainability.

Beyond technical delivery, you’ll mentor and support team development, promote diversity and inclusion, and contribute to strategic initiatives such as recruitment, budgeting, and policy shaping. You’ll represent Jacobs in client meetings, strengthen relationships, and help secure future work.

With Jacobs’ pipeline of high-impact projects — from airport expansions to water and energy infrastructure — this is a unique opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful difference. If you're passionate about sustainability, innovation, and leading with purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering delivery of complex projects, guiding junior engineers and ensuring solutions meet quality, cost-efficiency, and sustainability standards.
• Oversee multi-disciplinary design work or manage smaller projects independently, providing leadership to the team.
• Support team development, promote diversity and inclusion, and contribute to strategic initiatives such as recruitment and budgeting.
• Represent Jacobs in client meetings, strengthen relationships, and help secure future work.

Qualifications

• Strong project design experience in mechanical building services
• Degree or equivalent in Building Services Mechanical Engineering
• Skilled in Revit MEP, AutoCAD, Dialux, Amtech, and compliance assessments
• Chartered or working towards MCIBSE / MIET CEng accreditation
• Solid understanding of UK building regulations
• Experience integrating sustainable technologies
• Proven leadership and team management abilities

We are seeking individuals who are passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to diverse and challenging projects. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, and encourage a diverse range of perspectives to enhance our team’s creativity and innovation.

Benefits and working arrangements

At Jacobs, you’ll find more than just a job. You’ll discover a global network of expertise and opportunity, a culture founded on safety, integrity, inclusion, and belonging, and flexible working arrangements to support your well-being and potential. We offer: up to 10% pension, 24 days (+10 days bought) holidays, free medical and income protection insurance, and more.

Roles are available in our London, Manchester and Birmingham offices.

Jacobs is committed to inclusion and belonging, with initiatives such as Jacobs Employee Networks and Communities of Practice. We partner with organizations like VERCIDA to attract diverse talent and are an equal opportunity employer that interviews all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We offer flexible working and reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process.

Location and status

Location: London/Manchester/Birmingham, United Kingdom. Status: Full-time role.

We welcome your application and look forward to evaluating it. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Careers Support.