Senior Electrical Engineer

Pertemps; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency in Manchester is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their expanding team. The ideal candidate will take ownership of projects, lead electrical design for building services, and mentor junior staff. They offer competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and professional development opportunities. You will work on diverse projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development support

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private health insurance

Workplace pension scheme

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Chartered or working towards Chartership is highly desirable.
• Proven consultancy experience in building services.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC and sustainable design.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for building services throughout RIBA stages.
• Conduct site visits and inspections.
• Prepare design calculations and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and manage client relationships.

Skills

Electrical design

HVAC

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering

Chartered Engineer (IET/CIBSE)

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.