Salary: £55,000 to £60,000 per year, dependant on experience
Location: Durham, County Durham
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Benefits: 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays, company pension and other benefits.
We’re looking for a proactive and experienced Principal Electrical Building Services Engineer to join our growing team. Working closely with our Technical Director, and Associate Building Services Engineer, you will play a key role in the delivery of electrical design and management on a wide variety of construction and maintenance projects.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of North Yorkshire Council, we’re one of the largest and most respected building design consultancies in the North of England. Our collaborative, forward thinking team delivers a wide range of services, including:
- Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
- Civil, Structural, Highways & Drainage Engineering
- Architecture & Sustainability
- Building Surveying & Project Management
- Transport Planning, Bridges & Estate Management
From small scale surveys to multi-million-pound developments, including schools, fire stations, care homes, and heritage buildings, our projects are as varied as our clients. With a strong and growing pipeline across both public and private sectors, there’s never been a better time to join us.
What Our Team Has Been Working On
Our Building Services team has recently delivered a series of rapid‑response mechanical and electrical projects for Durham County Council, supporting their drive toward net‑zero carbon and improved building performance. Working across a diverse estate of schools, leisure facilities, libraries, and community buildings, we’ve managed everything from early‑stage feasibility studies to major electrical and mechanical upgrades.
Through the NEPO Mechanical and Electrical Framework, the team successfully delivered ten projects, including schemes at Consett Branch Library, Coxhoe Active Life, Copeland Road Primary School, Shotton Primary Swimming Pool, Delves Lane Primary, Villa Real School, and Rookhope Primary. These projects involved integrating renewable and energy‑efficient technologies such as solar PV, air source heat pumps, low‑energy lighting, fire alarm upgrades, and modernised heating and electrical systems which were all completed with minimal disruption to essential services.
Every commission was delivered on time and to a high standard, improving building usability, reducing energy consumption, and directly supporting the council’s sustainability objectives. If you’re excited by the opportunity to shape sustainable, impactful building services projects like these, we’d love to hear from you!
What You’ll be Doing
You will be responsible for providing a variety of services including those relating to building pathology, design, project management, building surveys and contract administration as well as producing early design advice through to detailed electrical services design. You'll have the opportunity to support and mentor our junior members of the team as they develop their skills and knowledge and look to you for your guidance.
As part of working on larger projects, your day-to-day work will include:
- Electrical condition surveys
- Electrical design from concept to detail
- Project management and contract administration
- Providing early-stage design advice and technical consultancy
- Managing complex workloads and promote collaboration across disciplines
- Deliver smart, cost-effective solutions that meet client expectations.
- Offering advice on Health & Safety, fire safety, and sustainability throughout the design and construction phases, ensuring compliance with CDM regulations and best practice standards.
What we are looking for
- A degree or HNC in Building Services/Electrical Engineering
- Substantial experience in a senior engineering role
- A commitment to professional development, ideally working towards MCIBSE
- Confidence in conducting in electrical surveys, defect analysis, and feasibility reporting
- High-quality electrical designs and documentation across RIBA stages
- A supportive leader to mentor colleagues while working collaboratively across disciplines
- Oversee site installations and ensure compliance with NEC/JCT contracts
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, NBS, and Microsoft Office
- A strong understanding of CDM regulations, fire safety, and sustainability principles
- A full UK driving licence and a willingness to travel across the area
Please view the job description here
Why join Align?
When you join us, you become part of a team that values your contribution. We offer a supportive, professional environment where you’ll have the tools and training to thrive. Everyone here plays a vital role in delivering the high-quality services we’re known for, and we make sure our people feel valued and respected.
In return for your commitment, we offer:
- A competitive salary up to £60,000 per year, dependent on your skills and experience
- Enrolment on to a company pension scheme which we will contribute up to 6%
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with opportunity to purchase up to 10 additional annual leave days per leave year.
- Hybrid working to support you in a healthy work-life balance.
- Professional development through varying project work
A benefits scheme which includes a good maternity leave package, cycle2work scheme and our online voucher portal giving access to discounts from leading retailers to help you- on shopping, days out, or nights in.
- Stability in your role - public sector security in a private sector industry.
How to Apply
We’re looking for someone who thrives on challenge, brings fresh thinking, and is committed to continuous professional development. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on the places where people live, learn, and work, this is your opportunity.
To apply, please send your CV and Supporting Statement to Danielle McDowell (Recruitment & Talent Partner) at [email protected]
To discuss this position in more detail, or for any other questions, please get in touch with Danielle on 07977743718
Closing date: Midnight on Thursday 13th of August 2026
Interviews are planned to take place throughout the recruitment process, if you would like to apply, please do so now and we will respond to you quickly. We reserve the right to remove this vacancy in the event of the position being filled before the proposed deadline.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.
Please note, we do not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK
