Electrical Design Engineer

Tait Francis Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering company in Manchester is seeking an ambitious Electrical Design Engineer ready to progress to a Technical Lead role. The position involves designing bespoke electrical systems for substations and renewable energy projects, with a clear pathway for professional development and Chartership opportunities. Candidates should have High Voltage (HV) experience and a strong background in electrical schematic design. Hybrid working is available once up to speed.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid working potential

Clear pathway to Technical Lead role

Qualifications

• Electrical Design Engineer with HV experience ready to step up.
• Strong background in electrical schematic design.
• Experience in power systems/substations/renewables, or keen to develop.

Responsibilities

• Design bespoke electrical systems for substations and renewable projects.
• Create detailed schematics and wiring diagrams for power systems.
• Get involved in projects from design through to delivery.

Skills

Electrical schematic design

High Voltage (HV) experience

Project management

Customer liaison

Job description

- Progression from Design Engineer to Technical Lead
- Full Order book, rapidly expanding company with a great reputation
- Hybrid working potential once up to speed
- Bespoke projects across substations, renewables, solar & wind
- Professional development with opportunities for Chartership
- Get involved in projects from design through to delivery

Are you an Electrical Design Engineer ready to step up into a Technical Lead role? This established engineering company is seeking an ambitious Design Engineer with a clear progression pathway and Chartership opportunities.

You'll work on bespoke electrical systems across substations, renewable energy, solar, and wind projects - designing bespoke solutions rather than off-the-shelf products. Every solution is uniquely designed for critical energy infrastructure, with full involvement in projects from conception through delivery.

This is your opportunity to become the technical expert, liaising directly with customers and leading complex electrical schemes. With hybrid working and full professional development support, it's the perfect next step for an ambitious Design Engineer.

This role suits an Electrical Design Engineer with HV experience who wants clear progression to Technical Lead, project involvement, and the opportunity to become a technical expert in bespoke power systems design.

THE ROLE:

• Design bespoke electrical systems for substations and renewable projects
• Create detailed schematics and wiring diagrams for power systems
• Get involved in projects from design through to delivery
• Progress to Technical Lead on complex schemes and customer queries

THE PERSON:

• Electrical Design Engineer with HV experience ready to step up
• Strong background in electrical schematic design
• Experience in power systems/substations/renewables (or keen to develop)

CAREER PROGRESSION:

• Clear pathway to Technical Lead role
• Full Chartered Engineer support
• Shape the future of growing engineering function
• Work on unique, bespoke projects across power sectors