Principal Electrical Engineer: Building Services

Principal Electrical Engineer: Building Services

Base pay range: A$175,000.00/yr - A$200,000.00/yr

This range is provided by Connexus Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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

• 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 on directly for an informal discussion.

Contact

Gareth McCafferty (Connexus Recruitment)