Electrical Design Engineer

Adepto Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to produce high-quality designs for clients in regulated sectors. The role involves delivering compliant designs for GMP and ISO facilities, coordinating key systems, and supporting junior engineers. Candidates should have an HNC in Building Services or equivalent, experience in electrical design, and proficiency with AutoCAD and Trimble software. This position is available on a permanent or contract basis in Greater Manchester.

Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent in Building Services or related.
• Proven experience in electrical building services design.
• Experience in pharmaceutical/healthcare cleanroom or highly regulated projects.

Responsibilities

• Produce electrical designs from concept to detailed design.
• Deliver compliant designs for GMP and ISO 14644 facilities.
• Support procurement and planning activities.

Skills

Electrical design

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Proficient with software

Education

HNC or equivalent in Building Services

Tools

AutoCAD

Trimble

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Electrical Design Engineer

Duration: Permanent or Contract (Inside IR35)

Location: Greater Manchester

Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to deliver high‑quality designs for clients in regulated sectors including Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare and Food & Drink.

Responsibilities

• Produce electrical designs from concept to detailed design, including commissioning support.
• Deliver compliant designs for GMP and ISO 14644 facilities (labs, cleanrooms, manufacturing).
• Create detailed layouts, sizing, selection and routing for electrical systems with REVIT/Trimble support.
• Design and coordinate key systems: HV/LV switchgear, submains, power & lighting, data/Wi‑Fi, fire alarms, CCTV/access control, BMS/EMS, earthing and external duct routes.
• Support procurement (quotations, schedules) and planning activities.
• Attend client meetings and site surveys.
• Ensure all work meets SHE, CDM and ISO 9001 standards.
• Work as part of a multi‑discipline team and support junior engineers.

Requirements

• HNC or equivalent in Building Services or related.
• Proven experiece in electrical building services design.
• Experience in pharmaceutical/healthcare cleanroom or high regulated projects.
• Strong knowledge of CDM, safety procedures and risk assessments.
• Proficient with Trimble/ElecOM, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Strong coordination, communication and client‑facing skills.