Senior Electrical Engineer (EC&I)

GHD; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development via GHD Business School

Additional leave

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

A leading engineering services company is seeking a Senior Electrical Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer to join their Northwest team in a hybrid role based in Manchester. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in design projects within the Water sector. They will be responsible for developing design deliverables and engaging with clients, while mentoring junior engineers. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, alongside professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working on multi-discipline design projects in the Water sector.
• At least 5 years' experience in an engineering design environment.
• Capable of developing design deliverables like Control Philosophy and cable calculations.

Responsibilities

• Develop a range of design deliverables including Control Philosophy and schedules.
• Engage with clients to foster strong working relationships.
• Support ongoing business development.

Skills

Electrical Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership

Strong technical knowledge across sectors

Design management skills

Mentoring experience

Microsoft Office competency

Trimble ProDesign knowledge

AutoCAD competency

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered or working towards Chartership (IET)

Tools

Trimble ProDesign

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Electrical Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer

Hybrid – 3 days per week in office

Location: Manchester, Chester or Leeds

About GHD

As one of the world’s leading professional services organisations, GHD delivers iconic projects that shape communities and create lasting impact. With more than 10,000 people across the globe, we operate in the water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation markets.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior EC&I Engineer to join our growing Northwest team. This is a hybrid role, with 3 days per week in the office.

You’ll bring experience working on multi‑discipline design projects within the Water sector, with additional experience in Industrial, Chemical, Power or Nuclear sectors considered highly advantageous. Ideally, you will be a Chartered Engineer (CEng) with at least 5 years’ experience in an engineering design environment.

In this role, you will develop a range of design deliverables including Control Philosophy / FDS, SLDs, CBDs, schedules, loop drawings and cable calculations. You’ll also engage directly with clients, fostering strong working relationships and supporting ongoing business development.

Qualifications, Technical Skills & Experience

• Degree qualified in an Electrical Engineering discipline
• Chartered or working towards Chartership with a relevant professional body (IET)
• Strong technical knowledge across a variety of sectors
• Proven design management skills with a focus on client delivery
• Experience mentoring and supervising junior engineers and graduates
• Competent user of Microsoft Office, plus working knowledge of Trimble ProDesign and AutoCAD

Experience in any of the following is advantageous

• HV design
• ATEX
• SIL design

Personal Attributes

• Strong client focus
• Excellent communication skills
• Innovative and proactive problem solver
• Collaborative and adaptable team player

Our Commitment to You

At GHD, fostering diversity and supporting flexible working is central to how we operate. We offer an inclusive, friendly and professional culture built on our core values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect and Integrity.

You will also benefit from:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Professional development via the GHD Business School
• Additional leave and family‑friendly policies
• Flexible working arrangements

Why GHD?

GHD is proudly employee‑owned, and this drives our passion, accountability and commitment to delivering outstanding client outcomes. Our ownership model gives our people autonomy, influence and a strong sense of purpose, enabling us to pursue new opportunities and deliver excellence across all projects.

Inclusion & Diversity

We celebrate individual achievement and value the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of gender reassignment, age, disability, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, or race.