Senior Electrical Design Engineer

EQUANS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Life Cover

Employee discounts

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work

Holiday purchase scheme

CSR days

Training & qualifications

Referral rewards

Employee networks

EAP & wellbeing app

Job summary

Equans in Manchester seeks a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to drive decarbonisation and energy solutions across large retrofit and new‑build schemes. You will lead LV electrical design, integrate solar PV, battery storage, and smart controls with building services, coordinating with mechanical teams and DNOs.

You will oversee design from RIBA Stage 2 to 5, review calculations and SLDs, and guide junior engineers while engaging clients and contractors in delivery and risk management.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design packages on multi‑disciplinary projects and coordinate with mechanical and energy systems.
• Produce technical reports, drawings, schedules and specifications for delivery.
• Manage client and contractor discussions, including technical presentations.
• Support Design & Build and Traditional procurement routes and mentor junior engineers.
• Identify design risks, contribute to risk‑mitigation plans and maintain design risk registers.
• Ensure compliance with BS 7671, IET Wiring Regs, UK Building Regs and QA checks.

Skills

Electrical design

LV design

DNOs experience

AutoCAD

Revit (BIM)

Project coordination

Design review & QA

Education

Electrical/Building Services degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Decarbonisation & Energy Solutions)

Equans is looking for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our team in Manchester. This is a full‑time role. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

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).
• 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.
• Ability 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.
• 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 (plus 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 personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to 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 communications skills, both verbal and written.
• Working knowledge of BIM and CAD software, ensuring seamless design coordination.

Inclusion and Diversity Statement

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 are 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.

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

Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team, not directly to Equans Managers.