Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Lynx Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead projects focused on sustainable building design. The ideal candidate will have professional qualifications in electrical engineering and experience managing complex projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and clear career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Access to experienced mentors

Structured training and career progression

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work autonomously with strong decision-making skills.
• Strong people-management and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent technical writing abilities for producing detailed reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex electrical design projects with minimal supervision.
• Produce sophisticated calculations, technical drawings, and design solutions independently.
• Mentor junior team members and manage project timelines.

Skills

Electrical design projects

Decision-making skills

People-management skills

Education

Relevant professional qualifications in electrical engineering

Job description

Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services & Sustainable Design

Salary: 45,000 – 55,000
Location: Manchester (Hybrid working)
Industry: Sustainable Building Design & Engineering

About the Role:

Join a forward–thinking engineering consultancy that champions sustainable building design and environmental innovation. We're seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to lead technical delivery across diverse projects from museums to offices, laboratories to large masterplans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead complex electrical design projects with minimal supervision
• Produce sophisticated calculations, technical drawings and design solutions independently
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including environmental specialists and CAD teams
• Manage project timelines and resource requirements strategically
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior team members
• Build strong relationships with clients, architects and design team members

What We're Looking For:

• Relevant professional qualifications in electrical engineering
• Proven ability to work autonomously with strong decision–making skills
• Strategic thinking with excellent prioritization abilities
• Strong people–management and interpersonal skills
• Excellent technical writing abilities for producing detailed reports
• Commitment to continuous professional development

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunity to work on award–winning sustainable buildings
• Access to a rich network of experienced engineers and technical mentors
• Structured training and clear career progression opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative team environment focused on innovation