Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Equans; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of sustainable facilities services is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to deliver high-quality electrical designs focused on decarbonisation and energy solutions. Based in Manchester, the role involves leading design packages, managing multidisciplinary projects, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering, proven experience with solar PV systems, and be proficient in AutoCAD and BIM. The position offers a competitive salary, 25 days annual leave, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)

Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary

Employee discount shopping schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in design and design management of sustainable retrofit projects.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects effectively.
• Experience in risk assessment and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality electrical designs for decarbonisation projects.
• Lead electrical design packages on multidisciplinary projects.
• Produce technical reports, drawings, and specifications.

Skills

Electrical systems design

Solar PV design

Battery storage knowledge

LED lighting expertise

Technical presentation skills

BIM workflows

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (BEng or equivalent)

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM software (Revit desirable)

Job description

Equans is looking for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Decarbonisation & Energy Solutions) to join our team in Manchester. This is a full‑time role with a competitive salary and benefits package.

The Senior Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for delivering high‑quality electrical designs for decarbonisation and sustainable retrofit projects, focusing on low‑carbon systems such as solar PV, battery storage, LED lighting, and building power infrastructure. The role provides technical leadership, design coordination, and mentoring within a multidisciplinary team.

What will you deliver?

Electrical Design & Engineering

Strong technical grounding in LV electrical design to integrate low‑carbon energy solutions, such as power distribution, solar PV, battery storage, LED lighting, and smart controls for the integration of heat pumps and other energy‑efficiency measures typical of sustainable retrofit into commercial, public‑sector and mixed‑use buildings.

Proven experience in solar PV design, including ground‑mounted systems and building‑integrated solutions (BIPV), and ability to integrate PV systems with electrical infrastructure and low‑carbon technologies for retrofit and new‑build projects.

Sound understanding of mechanical building services to enable effective coordination.

Competent in detailed design from RIBA Stage 2 to 5, including calculations, SLDs, schematics, schedules and technical reports.

Experience with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs), feasibility through to applications.

Proficient in AutoCAD and a good working knowledge of BIM workflows (Revit desirable).

Ability to lead electrical design packages on multi‑disciplinary projects and to check, QA, and sign off electrical designs (BS 7671, IET Wiring Regs, UK Building Regs).

Design Management and Team Development

Undertake design and design coordination and management, integrating mechanical, and energy systems for seamless project execution.

Produce and develop technical reports, drawings and specifications.

Comfortable leading client and contractor discussions, including technical presentations, and experienced in Design & Build and Traditional procurement routes.

Able to mentor junior engineers and enhance team capability

Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.

Commercial awareness to support bids, scopes of work and fee proposals.

Assist in identifying design risks and contribute to risk mitigation strategies and manage the design risk registers.

What can we offer you?

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training and personalised support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to a mental wellbeing app

Who are you? Qualifications

Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (BEng or equivalent).

Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working towards.

Experience in design and design management, risk assessment, and project delivery of sustainable retrofit, low‑carbon technologies and energy efficiency projects.

Experience working across full RIBA stages on multidisciplinary teams.

Experience in public sector or funding‑driven decarbonisation projects such as PSDS and WH/SHDF.

Proven expertise in electrical building services design, with a strong portfolio of projects or equivalent practical experience.

Experience

• Strong expertise in electrical systems design, retrofit strategies, and energy optimisation such as power systems, solar PV, battery storage, lighting systems and smart controls.
• Strong understanding of BS 7671, IET Wiring Regs, CIBSE, PAS 2035, MCS, Building Safety Act and UK building regulations as relevant.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Working knowledge of BIM and CAD software, ensuring seamless design coordination and collaboration.

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting‑edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government accelerate the transition to a low‑carbon, resilient world. Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees on 5 continents and a turnover of €19.2 billion in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit and Service Focus.

We listen, support and care for one another, collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers’ needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.

Next steps

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

Diversity & inclusion

As part of our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

We’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do; should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together, Working Parents and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a relocation package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the Resourcing Team not directly to Equans Managers.