Job Description

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Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Electrical Design Engineer to act as the senior technical authority for electrical building services within the business unit. You will lead the design, management, and supervision of complex electrical building services projects, as designated by the Director, providing expert technical input from concept through to completion.



This role plays a key part in setting and maintaining high technical standards across the team, ensuring full compliance with statutory and industry requirements, and delivering safe, high-quality engineering solutions. You will provide design assurance and strategic technical leadership on major projects, while also supporting commercial performance, client relationships, and the development and mentoring of engineers within the business.



As a senior technical leader, you will help shape the technical direction, quality, and reputation of the consultancy, contributing to its sustainable growth and to the wider Jersey Electricity group. This position represents a natural progression toward Associate Director or Director-level roles, subject to performance and business needs, and offers the opportunity to influence both project outcomes and the future of the building services team.###

Key Responsibilities

Act as the senior electrical design authority across the Jersey and Guernsey business units, providing technical leadership and assurance on complex electrical building services projects. Lead and review electrical designs in accordance with BS 7671, IET, CIBSE, British Standards, and statutory requirements, covering LV/HV power, lighting, emergency systems, standby generation, UPS, earthing, lightning protection, and specialist systems. Provide technical direction from feasibility through to construction, ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality design outcomes. Oversee electrical project delivery, including programme, resources, risk, and fee control, to ensure work is delivered on time and within scope. Undertake technical reviews, site surveys, inspections, and progress monitoring, producing clear technical reports and peer reviews. Provide expert technical advice to clients and project teams, resolve complex issues, and support bids, fee proposals, and change control. Act as a senior technical interface with clients, contractors, and statutory authorities, and mentor engineers to support professional development and technical excellence.


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Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Be a Chartered Engineer (CEng) with the UK Engineering Council and hold a degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering. Be a Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (MIET) and/or the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (MCIBSE). Have extensive industry experience as an Electrical Design Engineer, typically 15+ years, with proven end-to-end delivery of complex electrical building services projects. Demonstrate strong technical leadership, project management, and coordination skills, with the ability to lead work across multi-disciplinary teams. Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging with clients, stakeholders, and project teams. Be proficient in the use of industry-standard design and analysis software, including AutoCAD (2D), Revit (BIM), Dialux, Amtech, EOM, and Microsoft Office applications. Demonstrate a proactive, flexible approach to work and the ability to contribute positively as part of a collaborative team. Hold a full, clean driving licence.


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Job Benefits

At Jersey Electricity, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to support the well-being of all employees.

This includes financial benefits like private healthcare, free onsite parking, discounted electricity rates, and discounts at our Powerhouse shop. We also provide competitive salaries above the living wage and a great pension plan.

For your physical and mental wellbeing, discounted Active card membership, free weekly fruit, and access to trained Mental Health First Aiders.

We believe in work-life balance including flexible working and strive to provide you with everything you need to enjoy your job and personal life.


We are committed to equal opportunity and value diversity, without discrimination based on race, religion, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, parental status, age, or disability.###

About Jersey Electricity

Jersey Electricity's purpose is to 'enable life's essentials' by providing the people of Jersey with secure, reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity today and long into the future.

Jersey Electricity's Vision:

Jersey Electricity's vision is to "inspire a Zero-Carbon future" by being the energy partner of choice whilst working to six strategy pillars of that vision:

JE 6 strategic pillars:

1. Digital Enhancement and Innovation - over the next 3 years JE will continue to develop robust and scalable digital platforms, seeking innovation in smart enabled technology and to, where appropriate, commercialise its innovation.

2. Customer -to increase JE's customer experience maturity, to better understand customers' existing and future needs and wants, as well as provide exceptional service around its offers.

3. Energy Sourcing and Supply - prepare for a new supply contract, considering transitional requirements, to reduce cost and market risks for customers as well as considering the future role of offshore wind in the energy mix.

4. Future Proof the JE Business Model - continue delivering good operational performance across all businesses within the Group. Ensuring JE delivers infrastructure requirements for today, and in readiness for the future, whilst creating resource capability and capacity for CNR delivery.

5. Island-wide Electrification and Decarbonization - continue to develop new products in heat and mobility which support the CNR, customers in energy efficiency and facilitate the development of solar and offshore wind propositions with the Government of Jersey.

6. Great Employer - continue to recruit and develop talent, improve JE climate and engagement in becoming the employer of choice in and beyond Jersey.

We are an engaged and focused workforce, committed to ensuring we "keep the lights on" across the island and explore new ways of providing energy and related services to islanders. Working at Jersey Electricity means you are part of an inclusive team of nearly 400 diverse employees across a number of business sectors from the distribution of energy to Retail and Commercial services.



We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people. Reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment procedure as required in consultation with the applicant to ensure no-one is disadvantaged because of their disability. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role as set out in the role profile will be guaranteed an interview.

Whatever your role with us, you will find the support you need to develop in a long-term career and work with many long-serving employees to help us achieve our vision.

Being an employee of Jersey Electricity, you will:Share in the success of ground-breaking projects to electrify the island; Be part of a highly skilled and developing workforce; Participate in company-wide wellbeing initiatives; Develop both professionally and personally in a supportive environment; Benefit from a competitive rewards and compensation package; Help us develop our engaged, diverse and innovative workforce;

What our employees say:

"The employees, and the support from colleagues who I work with on a day to day basis, are helpful and friendly making it an attractive place to work"
"Great team with a manager who understands outside life and flexibility when needed"
"Real sense of purpose to enable life's essentials in Jersey - and real ability to make a difference to support a low carbon world"
"I think JE is a great place to work with fantastic people, variety of career opportunities , lots of challenges and great values"
"It's a really good company to work for, highly recommended to anyone to join Jersey Electricity"
"It's a great team with some really kind people who will often go the extra mile. Also great to work somewhere that is so crucial to island life and knowing that if we do our jobs well it benefits everyone"