Senior Electrical Engineer – Building Services (Contract)

Carrington West; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a senior Electrical Engineer specializing in Building Services design for a contract role in Manchester. You will deliver electrical design for major construction projects and coordinate across M&E and BIM teams, working with clients and architects to achieve compliant, high-quality solutions.

This position offers a 12-month+ contract with a weekly presence in the Manchester office and a rate of up to £50 per hour (Inside IR35).

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering.
• CIBSE or IET member (or working towards Chartership).
• Experience in building services design (HVAC / MEP).
• Knowledge of BIM, Revit, and design coordination.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Electrical design for major construction projects.
• Produce high-quality designs, specifications, and technical solutions.
• Work closely with clients, architects, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Coordinate designs across disciplines (M&E, BIM, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with regulations, standards, and quality procedures.
• Support cost planning, estimates, and pre-construction activities.
• Contribute to innovative and sustainable design solutions.
• Support and mentor junior engineers where required.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

BIM

Revit

Design coordination

HVAC

MEP

Education

Degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering

Job description

Carrington West is seeking a senior Electrical Engineer specializing in Building Services design for a contract role in Manchester. You will deliver electrical design for major construction projects and coordinate across M&E and BIM teams, working with clients and architects to achieve compliant, high-quality solutions.

This position offers a 12-month+ contract with a weekly presence in the Manchester office and a rate of up to £50 per hour (Inside IR35).