Electrical Building Services Engineer — Path to Senior

Carrington West; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an Intermediate Electrical Engineer for a growing building services consultancy in the Manchester area. The role focuses on designing electrical building services across diverse projects, progressing toward a Senior Engineer role.

You will work with senior engineers, architects, clients and contractors, delivering technically robust schemes that meet UK standards and project budgets. The position emphasises teamwork, professional development and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of relevant experience in building services consultancy.
• Experience designing electrical building services from concept to construction.
• Familiarity with UK standards, regulations and industry guidance (BS, Building Regs, CIBSE).
• Strong communication and ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and delivery of electrical building services across projects.
• Prepare electrical calculations, specifications, schematics, layouts and documentation.
• Develop and coordinate electrical designs per project requirements.
• Ensure designs comply with UK standards, Building Regs, CIBSE guidance and best practice.
• Collaborate with mechanical, structural and architectural teams to coordinate designs.
• Attend design team and project meetings; provide technical input.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and suppliers to resolve queries and support delivery.
• Review drawings, specifications and submissions; identify design issues and propose solutions.
• Support junior engineers and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Develop technical knowledge and work towards Chartered Engineer status.

Skills

Electrical design

Building services

UK standards

Project coordination

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Carrington West is seeking an Intermediate Electrical Engineer for a growing building services consultancy in the Manchester area. The role focuses on designing electrical building services across diverse projects, progressing toward a Senior Engineer role.

You will work with senior engineers, architects, clients and contractors, delivering technically robust schemes that meet UK standards and project budgets. The position emphasises teamwork, professional development and sustainability.