Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Manchester

Hilson Moran; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave entitlement

Enhanced company pension contribution

Annual budget for personal wellbeing activities

Access to healthcare scheme

Paid volunteering days

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join their growing team. The role involves delivering high-quality design services across various complex projects. The ideal candidate has experience in building services and strong skills in communication and project management. The position offers attractive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments.
• Comprehensive understanding of Building Services Engineering Systems.
• Expertise in mitigating design-related legal and regulatory risks.

Responsibilities

• Provide high technical standards in design deliverables.
• Assist in delivering complex projects on time.
• Monitor quality control on projects for compliance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Technical expertise

Industry software proficiency

Complex technical problem-solving

Time management

Education

MSc or BSc in Environmental or Engineering discipline

Job description

Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Manchester

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We are seeking to employ a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our team in our Manchester office.

Hilson Moran are interdisciplinary consultants, engineers and advisors, applying progressive design thinking to shape the environments we live in. We provide a full range of engineering services, exciting innovation and design solutions on a wide range of projects from across our network of offices in the UK. Our projects span the globe, from World Cup stadiums in the Middle East and landmarks in London, to luxury hotels in New York and development projects in India.

We are seeking to employ an proactive and enthusiastic Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our expanding team in Manchester.

As an experienced professional who ideally holds professional accreditation or is actively pursuing it, you will bring an extensive portfolio demonstrating your expertise and capabilities.

You will deliver your design services within a diverse and challenging range of design projects. Your project range will vary, demonstrating experience across a range of different scales, complexity, sectors, and geographies.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest technical and quality standards in all design deliverables. This includes thoroughly reviewing design documents, specifications, and drawings to identify and rectify any discrepancies or errors.
• Assist with the delivery of large complex and niche projects on time and to the highest technical standard.
• Monitor the quality control on projects to ensure the company quality standards are achieved, prepare calculations/specifications and drawings, ensuring they comply with the client’s brief.
• Collaborate closely with your project team and lead the implementation of quality assurance processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations and the client’s expectations are aligned.
• Coordinate with clients to address quality-related concerns and ensure that all project milestones are met with the highest precision and accuracy.
• Assist the project lead in ensuring all additional work undertaken is appropriately identified, and additional fees are claimed where appropriate.
• Contribute to successfully executing projects and supporting clients in achieving their objectives efficiently and effectively.
• Review resources and advise seniors of potential resource issues.
• Provide guidance and support to our early career staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in design quality.
• Contribute to innovative ideas and solutions to improve design processes and outcome.

Benefits

• Enhanced annual leave entitlement of 25 days per annum, plus public holidays. Your annual leave entitlement will increase based on length of service with us up to 28 days plus public holidays.
• Enhanced company pension contribution.
• Annual budget to spend on personal wellbeing activities.
• Access to our healthcare scheme.
• Access to confidential wellbeing support services via our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Paid volunteering days to support causes important to you.
• Fun company events including our annual winter party and our full company summer social.
• Season ticket loans.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Options for unpaid leave and career breaks.

Background & Qualifications

• Experience in commercial (new build, refurbishments and fit out), residential and mixed-use developments.
• Comprehensive understanding of Building Services Engineering Systems including their performance, application, and operation.
• Expertise in mitigating design-related legal and regulatory risks.
• MSc or BSc in Environmental or Enginner discipline.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 14001 standards.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies.
• Analytical skills to influence the drive for continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in sustainable building design, renewable energy and low‑carbon technologies.
• Knowledge and skills to minimise risk of design‑related legal or regulatory issues.
• Ability to estimate project budgets and resource requirements effectively.

Skills

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to present effectively in internal and external meetings.
• Apply technical expertise to successfully deliver complex projects.
• Proficiency in relevant industry software and tools.
• Ability to efficiently solve complex technical challenges.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills, ensuring high‑quality outputs within deadlines.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and stakeholders through professional communication and responsiveness.

All Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Hilson Moran is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all communities.