Senior Electrical Engineer

Black & White Engineering; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & White Engineering is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to deliver the next generation of mission-critical facilities. This role suits a Senior Engineer seeking greater responsibility or a Principal Engineer aiming for technical leadership.

Join a multidisciplinary team delivering world-class projects with strong client interaction and opportunities to mentor engineers while progressing your career in a values-driven consultancy.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical building services design experience.
• Knowledge of LV and HV power distribution systems.
• Experience delivering complex engineering projects.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Ability to lead technical activities and mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical engineering designs and technical calculations.
• Lead engineering packages and project workstreams.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support technical reviews and quality assurance activities.
• Engage directly with clients and project teams.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

Project delivery

Coordination

Mentorship

Job description

Black & White Engineering is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to help deliver the next generation of mission-critical facilities. Whether you are an established Senior Engineer looking for greater responsibility or a Principal Engineer seeking technical leadership opportunities, this role provides exposure to highly complex and rewarding engineering challenges.

What's in It For You

• Complex Engineering Challenges - Deliver critical electrical infrastructure where performance and reliability are paramount.
• Technical Influence - Shape design decisions and contribute to engineering excellence.
• Client Engagement - Build trusted relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• Career Progression - Continue your development towards leadership and technical authority positions.
• Leadership Opportunities - Mentor engineers and support team development.
• Collaborative Environment - Work within multidisciplinary teams delivering world-class projects.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver electrical engineering designs and technical calculations.
• Lead engineering packages and project workstreams.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support technical reviews and quality assurance activities.
• Engage directly with clients and project teams.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

Essential Skills

• Strong electrical building services design experience.
• Knowledge of LV and HV power distribution systems.
• Experience delivering complex engineering projects.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Ability to lead technical activities and mentor others.

Learning & Development

You will be joining a community that focuses on learning and development through regular lunch and learn sessions and investment in accredited professional courses or educational programmes. You can set the pace for your professional development, and whatever path you choose, you will receive relevant support.

Company Overview

Black & White Engineering is a multi-award-winning engineering consultancy with offices across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

We are a leading provider of engineering design services for the data centre sector, delivering expertise across Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Civil and Structural, Power Systems, Sustainability, BIM, Design Management and wider specialist infrastructure disciplines.

Our teams support projects across all areas of the construction industry, offering practical, efficient design solutions that prioritise real-world installation, maintenance and operational performance.

As one of the fastest-growing consultancies in our industry, we offer genuine opportunities for progression. Many of our engineers have developed into leadership roles as the business has expanded. Joining Black & White Engineering means making a meaningful impact with clients and colleagues while receiving the recognition you deserve.