Electrical Design Engineer – Telecoms & Site Surveys

Connect44; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect44 in Manchester is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to deliver telecoms electrical designs. You will perform load calculations, cable sizing, fault level, voltage drop, and protection coordination, while overseeing schematics with CAD software.

role includes supporting project managers, liaising with DNOs and clients, reviewing revisions for compliance, and maintaining precise design documentation to drive successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher in electrical engineering or related field.
• Desirable professional registrations (IEng/CEng).
• Experience with telecoms electrical design and site surveys.
• Familiarity with electrical distribution systems and installation practices.
• Knowledge of BS 7671 and current regulations.
• Ability to interpret specs, drawings and standards.
• Experience using AutoCAD or similar CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Ensure electrical designs are compliant with regulations.
• Sign-off on electrical design reviews.
• Deliver high-quality surveys and engineering designs on time.
• Maintain design documentation and QA records.
• Provide technical guidance to internal teams and clients.

Skills

Electrical design experience

Design site surveys

BS 7671 knowledge

Technical communication

Project management

AutoCAD or CAD software

Design calculations

Electrical standards

Problem solving

RF engineering understanding

GIS / propagation software

Renewable energy / EV infra

NICEIC accreditation awareness

Health & safety compliance

MS Office

CDM Regulations familiarity

Site acquisition workflows

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering

City & Guilds 2391 (I&T)

18th Edition (BS 7671)

Full UK Driving Licence

IEng or CEng status

IET membership

IOSH Managing Safely

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Propagation software (Atoll, Planet)

CAD software

MS Office

Job description

Connect44 in Manchester is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to deliver telecoms electrical designs. You will perform load calculations, cable sizing, fault level, voltage drop, and protection coordination, while overseeing schematics with CAD software.

role includes supporting project managers, liaising with DNOs and clients, reviewing revisions for compliance, and maintaining precise design documentation to drive successful project delivery.