Electrical Design Lead - Building Services & Innovation

Morson Edge; Preston; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Company Car / Car allowance

On-site parking

Clear progression path

Job summary

Morson Edge is seeking an Electrical Design Manager to lead the design function for electrical building services. The role focuses on delivering innovative, compliant, and cost-effective solutions while coordinating with clients and project teams.

You will oversee detailed electrical designs, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor junior engineers, with site visits and on-site coordination as needed. A strong leadership and technical background is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical design management within building services or M&E contracting.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design, installation, and commissioning.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver under pressure.
• Commercial awareness and experience managing design budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the electrical design process across multiple projects.
• Oversee production of detailed electrical designs including LV distribution, lighting, fire alarms, security systems, and renewables.
• Ensure designs comply with BS7671, building regulations and industry standards.
• Collaborate with mechanical partners, project managers, engineers and site teams.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior design engineers.
• Liaise with clients and consultants to develop design solutions meeting requirements.
• Monitor design progress, budgets and resources for efficiency and quality.
• Drive innovation and incorporate sustainable technologies into designs.

Skills

Electrical design leadership

Electrical systems design

Leadership and mentoring

Project management

Client communication

Job description

Morson Edge is seeking an Electrical Design Manager to lead the design function for electrical building services. The role focuses on delivering innovative, compliant, and cost-effective solutions while coordinating with clients and project teams.

You will oversee detailed electrical designs, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor junior engineers, with site visits and on-site coordination as needed. A strong leadership and technical background is essential.