Senior Electrical Engineer

RGB Network; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning engineering firm in Manchester is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design projects and mentor junior engineers. The successful candidate will manage client relationships, conduct site visits, and ensure compliance with industry standards. This permanent role offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and professional development support. Benefits include 25 days annual leave, private health insurance, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development support

Friendly and collaborative environment

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private health insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Public transport season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Degree qualified with significant consultancy experience in building services.
• Strong understanding of HVAC and low-carbon technologies.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading electrical design across RIBA stages.
• Conducting site visits and inspections.
• Preparing design calculations and technical specifications.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

HVAC understanding

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Degree qualified

Chartered or working toward Chartership (IET/CIBSE)

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Manchester (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: £45k - £60k (DOE)

We are recruiting for an award-winning company that are expanding their Manchester team and are looking for a hands‑on Senior Electrical Engineer who thrives on solving engineering challenges and delivering high‑quality design solutions.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of projects from initial concept through to completion, working across a diverse portfolio and supporting the growth and development of their engineering team. Regular travel to site for surveys, inspections, client meetings, and technical reviews will be a key part of your work.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading electrical design for building services across all RIBA stages
• Carrying out site visits, condition surveys, inspections, and progress meetings
• Preparing design calculations, technical specifications, and detailed reports
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders
• Mentoring junior and intermediate engineers
• Managing client relationships and ensuring exceptional service delivery
• Contributing to technical reviews, design standards, and continuous improvement
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and industry best practice

About You

• Degree‑qualified
• Chartered or working toward Chartership (IET/CIBSE) – highly desirable
• Significant consultancy experience within building services
• Strong understanding of HVAC, low‑carbon technologies, and sustainable design
• Confident conducting independent site visits, surveys, and client discussions
• Excellent communicator with strong leadership and problem‑solving skills
• Able to manage workloads effectively and deliver high‑quality outputs to deadlines

What They Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development support, including Chartership
• A friendly, collaborative, and supportive office environment
• The chance to work on high‑profile, technically challenging projects
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Workplace pension scheme
• Private health insurance (Vitality)
• Eye care vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Public transport season ticket loans
• Death in service scheme

If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional engineering solutions and want to play a key role in a friendly and growing team, please feel free to apply.