Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Purosearch; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. in Manchester is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join a design-led building services consultancy.

The role offers hybrid/flexible working, autonomous project ownership and exposure to diverse, technically challenging building services projects. You'll lead electrical design packages, liaise with clients and other engineers, and mentor junior staff while helping deliver sustainable, high-performance building solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design and delivery of building services projects from concept through to completion.
• Develop innovative and sustainable electrical engineering solutions.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, architects and external design teams.
• Produce and review electrical calculations, specifications, drawings and technical documentation.
• Work closely with mechanical and environmental engineers to develop fully integrated building design solutions.
• Contribute to early-stage design discussions and influence key engineering decisions.
• Attend client meetings, design workshops and site visits.
• Support and mentor junior engineers while contributing to the development of the wider team.

Job description

Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services

Location: Manchester

Working Pattern: Hybrid / Flexible Working

Job Type: Permanent

An Opportunity to Make a Real Difference

Are you a Senior Electrical Design Engineer looking for more than just another engineering role?

Would you value the freedom to make decisions, the trust to deliver projects your way and the opportunity to work on genuinely interesting, technically challenging projects?

We are working with a highly respected, design-led engineering consultancy in Manchester that is looking to appoint a talented Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join its growing team.

This is a business where engineers are trusted, ideas are encouraged and individuals are given the time and space to develop professionally.

Our client is particularly interested in someone who enjoys the bigger picture of building design, understands how electrical engineering interacts with mechanical and environmental design, and is confident engaging directly with clients.

The Opportunity

This isn't a role where you'll simply be producing drawings and calculations.

You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of projects, influence design decisions and work collaboratively with talented engineers and designers across multiple disciplines.

The business offers a refreshing level of autonomy, allowing engineers the freedom to approach challenges creatively while benefiting from the support and expertise of an experienced team.

Projects are varied, interesting and technically engaging, with a strong emphasis on sustainable design, building performance and engineering excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the electrical design and delivery of building services projects from concept through to completion.

Develop innovative and sustainable electrical engineering solutions.

Act as a key point of contact for clients, architects and external design teams.

Produce and review electrical calculations, specifications, drawings and technical documentation.

Work closely with mechanical and environmental engineers to develop fully integrated building design solutions.

Contribute to early-stage design discussions and influence key engineering decisions.

Attend client meetings, design workshops and site visits.

Support and mentor junior engineers while contributing to the development of the wider team.

Take ownership of your workload and projects, with the autonomy to manage your responsibilities effectively.

About You

We're looking for an experienced Electrical Building Services Design Engineer who combines strong technical ability with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ideally, you will have:

Proven experience in electrical building services design within a consultancy environment.

The technical confidence to lead electrical design packages and manage projects.

A strong understanding of electrical engineering principles, design standards and regulations.

A high-level understanding of mechanical building services and environmental design, with an appreciation of how the different disciplines interact.

An interest in sustainability, energy efficiency and low-carbon building design.

Strong client-facing skills and the confidence to contribute to design discussions.

The ability to work independently, take ownership and make informed technical decisions.

A collaborative approach and a genuine interest in developing both yourself and those around you.

Above all, we're looking for someone who is passionate about good engineering, enjoys working with people and wants to contribute to something meaningful.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Freedom, trust and autonomy

You'll be trusted to do your job without unnecessary layers of management. Your experience, judgement and ideas will be valued.

Interesting and challenging projects

Work on a diverse range of projects where innovative engineering, sustainability and creative problem-solving are genuinely important.

Time and space to develop

Join a consultancy that recognises the importance of professional development and gives its engineers the support, encouragement and breathing space to progress.

A genuinely collaborative environment

Work alongside experienced professionals across electrical, mechanical and environmental disciplines, with the opportunity to broaden your technical knowledge.

Client exposure and influence

Build meaningful client relationships, contribute to key decisions and play an important role in shaping the engineering solutions delivered.

Work-life balance

Benefit from hybrid and flexible working arrangements, with a culture built around trust, responsibility and delivering results.

Salary & Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working.

Genuine career progression.

High levels of autonomy and responsibility.

A supportive, forward-thinking and collaborative working environment.

Interested?

You don't need to be actively looking for a new role. Sometimes the right opportunity is simply worth exploring.