Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Carrington West; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected Building Services consultancy is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their Manchester office. This role involves delivering innovative electrical designs, leading projects, and mentoring junior engineers in a collaborative environment. Strong candidates will hold a degree in Electrical Engineering, have experience in Building Services design, and knowledge of UK regulations. The position offers hybrid working and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Career progression opportunities

Chartership support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Building Services design within a consultancy environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK regulations and industry standards.
• Working towards Chartership (CEng) or already chartered.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical design across projects from concept through to completion.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated solutions.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Amtech

Dialux

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Overview

Senior Electrical Engineer – Manchester

Looking for a role where your technical expertise can shine?

We're supporting a respected Building Services consultancy in their search for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their Manchester office. This role offers the chance to take on project leadership, deliver innovative designs, and mentor junior engineers, while progressing your own career in a supportive, growth–driven environment.

Why Join This Team?

• Join a well–established multidisciplinary consultancy with a strong track record across healthcare, education, commercial, residential, and mixed–use sectors.
• Take on varied projects that keep your work interesting and challenge you technically.
• Be part of a collaborative, partner–led culture that values innovation, sustainability, and people development.
• Benefit from clear opportunities for career progression and chartership support.
• Enjoy hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the security of a strong repeat client base.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical design across projects from concept through to completion, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practice.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, structural, architectural) to deliver coordinated solutions.
• Manage your own workload and support resource planning within project teams.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, helping them develop technically and professionally.
• Attend site visits and meetings, representing the consultancy with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Prepare calculations, drawings, and specifications, ensuring high–quality outputs.
• Contribute to sustainability–focused solutions, integrating energy–efficient and low–carbon design into projects.

What They're Looking For

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in Building Services design within a consultancy environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK regulations and industry standards.
• Proficiency with design software such as Amtech/Trimble ProDesign, Dialux, and AutoCAD (Revit an advantage).
• Ability to communicate effectively and manage multiple projects.
• A proactive, problem–solving approach with strong teamwork skills.
• Working towards Chartership (CEng) or already chartered.

Apply Now

If you're looking for a role where you can deliver impactful projects, mentor others, and progress your career in a supportive consultancy, this could be your next step.

Apply today by sending your CV to Charlie Weeks at (url removed) or call (phone number removed).