Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Waterman Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work on a wide range of high-profile projects

Collaborative team environment

Immediate start opportunities

Job summary

Waterman Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer (Contract) to join their Building Services team in Manchester. The role involves delivering high-quality electrical design solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects, particularly in healthcare, commercial, residential, and more. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Electrical Engineering, strong technical skills, and effective communication abilities. This position offers the chance to engage in high-profile projects within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrical Design Engineer within a building services consultancy or contractor environment.
• Experience working on healthcare projects is highly desirable.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical building services design.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical design solutions for building services from concept through to completion.
• Undertake design calculations, specifications, and detailed drawings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated design delivery.

Skills

Electrical building services design

Strong communication skills

Coordination skills

Understanding of UK Building Regulations

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer (Contract) to join our Building Services team in Manchester. This role will involve delivering high-quality electrical design solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects, with a strong emphasis on technically challenging schemes across multiple sectors.

Experience in healthcare projects would be highly beneficial, alongside exposure to commercial, residential, and other sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical design solutions for building services projects from concept through to completion
• Undertake design calculations, specifications, and detailed drawings
• Work across a variety of sectors including healthcare, commercial, residential, industrial, and education
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and efficient design delivery
• Engage with clients, contractors, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure compliance with relevant UK regulations, standards, and industry best practice
• Support project delivery to meet programme, budget, and quality requirements
• Provide technical input during construction stages, including site visits where required

About You

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Proven experience as an Electrical Design Engineer within a building services consultancy or contractor environment
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical building services design
• Experience working on healthcare projects (highly desirable)
• Good understanding of UK Building Regulations and standards
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment
• Strong communication and coordination skills

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on a wide range of high-profile projects
• Exposure to multiple sectors, with a strong pipeline of work
• Collaborative and experienced team environment
• Immediate start opportunities (subject to availability)