Electrical Engineer

Mane Contract Services; Greater London, Peterborough, Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mane Contract Services is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead and shape electrical design across major UK infrastructure and industrial projects.

You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate design packages, and liaise with clients to translate requirements into safe, compliant engineering solutions. A hybrid working pattern and long-term contract outlook are on offer.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering electrical design within industrial or process engineering environments.
• Hands-on experience leading electrical design teams and producing key design deliverables.
• Proficient with electrical design software (Trimble ProDesign, Amtech or similar).
• Knowledge of MCCs, electrical distribution systems, and associated design aspects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across electrical engineering design packages on complex projects.
• Direct and mentor teams of Electrical and ICA Engineers to deliver on time, to budget and to quality.
• Produce and review SLDs, Cable Block Diagrams, Load Schedules, MCC Specifications and control architectures.
• Conduct design reviews, risk assessments and QA checks to align with client specs and standards.
• Engage with stakeholders to translate project requirements into safe, sustainable solutions.
• Assist with technical proposals, bids and tender submissions.

Skills

Technical leadership

Team management

Electrical design

Client engagement

Bids & tender

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Trimble ProDesign

Amtech

Job description

Location: Epsom, London, Peterborough, or Cambridge

Working Pattern: Hybrid (Minimum 3 days per week in office / client site)

Employment Type: Contract

About the Role:

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer looking for your next major contract opportunity? We are seeking a technical lead to join a dynamic, multidisciplinary engineering team delivering innovative design solutions across major UK infrastructure and industrial projects.

In this role, you will take a leading technical role across the full project lifecycle—from concept and feasibility through to detailed design and construction support—while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating closely with key clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership: Lead and coordinate electrical engineering design packages on complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Team Management: Manage and support teams of Electrical and ICA Engineers to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Design & Deliverables: Produce and review SLDs, Cable Block Diagrams, Load Schedules, MCC Specifications, Control Philosophies, and Control Network Architectures.
• Quality & Compliance: Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, and technical QA checks to ensure alignment with client specs and industry standards.
• Client Engagement: Liaise directly with stakeholders to translate project requirements into safe, sustainable engineering solutions.
• Bids & Growth: Assist with technical proposals, bids, and tender submissions.

What We’re Looking For:

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering (or a related discipline).
• Proven experience delivering electrical design within industrial or process engineering environments.
• Hands-on experience leading/coordinating electrical design teams and producing key design deliverables.
• Proficient in electrical design software (e.g., Trimble ProDesign, Amtech, or similar).
• Strong technical knowledge of:
• Motor Control Centres (MCCs) & Electrical Distribution Systems
• Cable Design, Earthing & Bonding, Lightning Protection & Lighting Design
• DSEAR and ATEX installation practices
• Experience in the UK Water sector and knowledge of WIMES standards.
• Background supporting major UK infrastructure projects or prior consultancy experience.

What’s on Offer?

• High-Impact Projects: Exposure to complex, nationally significant infrastructure and industrial programmes.
• Pipeline Stability: Long-term contract opportunity with a solid backlog of work.
• Flexibility: A balanced hybrid working model.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside top-tier multidisciplinary engineering specialists.