Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer (Contract) to join our Building Services team in Manchester. This role will involve delivering high-quality electrical design solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects, with a strong emphasis on technically challenging schemes across multiple sectors.

Experience in healthcare projects would be highly beneficial, alongside exposure to commercial, residential, and other sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical design solutions for building services projects from concept through to completion
• Undertake design calculations, specifications, and detailed drawings
• Work across a variety of sectors including healthcare, commercial, residential, industrial, and education
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and efficient design delivery
• Engage with clients, contractors, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure compliance with relevant UK regulations, standards, and industry best practice
• Support project delivery to meet programme, budget, and quality requirements
• Provide technical input during construction stages, including site visits where required

About You

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Proven experience as an Electrical Design Engineer within a building services consultancy or contractor environment
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical building services design
• Experience using relevant design software (e.g. Amtech, Dialux/Relux, AutoCAD, Revit)
• Experience working on healthcare projects (highly desirable)
• Good understanding of UK Building Regulations and standards
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment
• Strong communication and coordination skills

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on a wide range of high-profile projects
• Exposure to multiple sectors, with a strong pipeline of work
• Collaborative and experienced team environment
• Competitive day rate
• Immediate start opportunities (subject to availability)

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

06-05-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English