Principal Electrical Engineer: Building Services

  • Perth
  • Permanent
  • Tue Jan 6 05:38:30 2026
  • 3503652

The opportunity (why this role exists)

The business is planning properly for the future.

With three Directors and a strong, stable workload, the next step is bringing in a Principal Electrical Engineer who can:

  • Deliver technically at the highest level

  • Take ownership of key client relationships

  • Gradually step into leadership and equity as part of a structured succession plan

This isn’t about “winning work at all costs”.
It’s about continuity, trust, and long-term thinking.

The role (beyond technical delivery)

Yes, you must be technically excellent. That’s a given.

But as a Principal, you’ll also:

  • Act as a trusted advisor to Building Services clients

  • Maintain and grow long-standing relationships

  • Help shape workload, not scramble for it

  • Mentor senior engineers and influence standards

  • Contribute to the strategic direction of the business

You’ll still be hands-on, just at the level where your judgement really matters.

Career pathways (you choose the direction)

There are two supported pathways, and both are properly funded:

Technical Pathway

  • Progress through Principal level

  • Achieve Fellow recognition with Engineers Australia

  • Be recognised as a subject-matter expert

Leadership / Ownership Pathway

  • Move into Director-level responsibilities

  • Take on client, people, and business leadership

  • Buy into the business with genuine equity upside

To be clear on the upside:
A 10% shareholding has the potential to generate $100,000 per annum on top of salary.

What you’ll need

  • Senior/Principal-level electrical building services experience

  • Strong client-facing capability and professional credibility

  • The maturity to represent the business externally

  • Interest in long-term leadership, not short-term titles

What you’ll get

  • Structured equity opportunity as part of succession planning

  • Stability, consistency, and zero sales pressure culture

  • Direct influence over projects, clients, and future direction

  • A realistic path to Director or Partner, not vague promises

Interested but not actively looking? That’s expected.
A confidential conversation is encouraged.

If your CV isn’t current, don’t worry, send a short email or call Gareth McCafferty (me) on 0403 625 836 directly for an informal discussion.