Electrical Design Engineer (Manchester)

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned engineering consultancy is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer in Manchester. You will design electrical systems for water and wastewater treatment projects, contributing to sustainable water infrastructure. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Electrical Engineering and has experience in the water sector. Competitive salary or contract rates depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience within the UK water industry is highly desirable.
• Good understanding of relevant design standards and industry practices.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for water treatment plants.
• Produce technical specifications and schematics.
• Coordinate with other engineers on multi-disciplinary projects.

Skills

Electrical system design

Team collaboration

Technical specifications production

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Amtech

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Electrical Design Engineer – Water Industry, Manchester | Permanent or Contract | Full-time (Office-based, flexibility considered).

Are you an Electrical Design Engineer with experience in the water sector? Our client, a leading design consultancy, is growing their Manchester team and is looking for engineers to support major water and wastewater projects across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to join a consultancy that is shaping the future of sustainable water infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for water and wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations.
• Produce technical specifications, single line diagrams, and schematics.
• Work on LV and HV distribution, MCCs, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Coordinate with civil, process, and mechanical engineers on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Support feasibility, outline, and detailed design phases.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline).
• Experience within the UK water industry is highly desirable.
• Good understanding of relevant design standards, codes, and industry practices.
• Familiarity with design software (Amtech, AutoCAD, or similar).
• Strong communication and team-working skills.

Why join

Competitive salary or contract rates, depending on experience. Exciting portfolio of water frameworks and infrastructure projects.

Location & Working Pattern

Manchester city centre location – ideally 5 days per week in the office, with flexibility for the right candidate. Work with a consultancy known for technical excellence and innovation.