Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Vertical Recruitment Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Building Services Consultancy in Manchester seeks a Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the electrical design process. This role involves both hands-on design and client interactions, requiring strong technical skills and experience in building services consultancy. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary package of £65K–£75K, annual bonuses, and flexible working arrangements, with clear opportunities for progression into senior leadership roles.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 7-10 years' experience in a UK building services consultancy.
• Proven ability to deliver across multiple sectors.
• Confidence in managing project delivery and coordinating teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design on various projects from concept to delivery.
• Act as client representative and provide technical guidance.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and sustainable design.

Skills

Strong technical design skills

Excellent communication

Client-facing skills

Leadership and mentoring

Education

Degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering

Chartered or working toward CEng status

Job description

Vertical Recruitment is working exclusively with a leading Building Services Consultancy to appoint a Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer to their South Manchester or city centre office. This is a key opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys both hands‑on design and client interaction. You'll take ownership of electrical design delivery while also representing the business in a client‑facing capacity, building and maintaining strong relationships with architects, developers, and end clients.

The consultancy has established a strong reputation for technical quality, collaboration, and delivering innovative solutions across commercial, residential, and education sectors. Recent projects include a £200M mixed‑use development and a series of high‑spec education facilities.

For the right person, this role offers a balance of technical design responsibility and client leadership, along with a genuine route for progression into a senior leadership position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design on a variety of building services projects from concept through to delivery
• Act as a client‑facing representative, attending meetings, developing briefs, and providing technical guidance
• Produce, review, and coordinate high‑quality design outputs, ensuring integration with other disciplines
• Mentor junior engineers and support the wider team with technical knowledge and best practice
• Contribute to fee proposals, bids, and business development activities where required
• Ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards while maintaining a focus on sustainable design
• Manage project resources and support financial performance of allocated projects

About You

• Degree‑qualified in Electrical or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent)
• Chartered or working toward CEng status with CIBSE or IET
• 7‑10 years' experience within a UK building services consultancy
• Strong technical design skills with a proven ability to deliver across multiple sectors
• Excellent communication and client‑facing skills, able to build long‑term professional relationships
• Confident managing project delivery and coordinating with multi‑disciplinary teams

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package: £65K‑£75K depending on experience
• Annual bonus and comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunity to lead on high‑profile, diverse projects
• Supportive culture with clear progression opportunities toward Associate and beyond