Senior Engineer - Electrical Building Services

Morgan Sindall Group Plc; Salford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering design firm in Salford is seeking a Senior Engineer - Electrical Building Services. This role involves leading projects in electrical design, collaborating with teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and extensive experience in relevant sectors. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. The position offers competitive benefits including a company car, pension plan, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Company car or cash allowance

Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan

Life assurance scheme

25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave

Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)

Flexible working

Family friendly policies

Employee assistance

Professional development

Qualifications

• Significant experience in electrical building services design.
• Proficiency in tools like Revit, AutoCAD, and Amtech.
• Working knowledge of BIM Level 2 and UK building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead and deliver electrical design across all project stages.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team for project integration.
• Ensure all designs meet quality, safety, and compliance standards.

Skills

Experience in electrical building services design

Strong knowledge of electrical systems

Proficiency in Revit

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Amtech/Trimble

NBS

Job description

Senior Engineer - Electrical Building Services

Ref 77848 Vacancy title Senior Engineer - Electrical Building Services Function(s) Construction, Design, Engineering Contract type Full time permanent Region North West England Location(s) Salford Quays, Manchester Description

At BakerHicks, our Electrical team is known for making the complex simple.

With extensive experience in delivering solutions focused on the design, installation, operation and maintenance of electrical systems, we’re able to understand our client’s visions and support them in realising the potential of their products.

Join a thriving and respected Electrical department that has been delivering industry-leading design solutions for decades. In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting high-impact projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Your strong organisational and communication skills will be essential as you collaborate with both internal teams and external stakeholders. Beyond project delivery, you’ll also contribute to driving continuous improvement and helping shape the future of the team.

Key Deliverables

• Spearhead and deliver electrical design across all project stages—from concept to completion.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless project integration.
• Contribute to BIM Level 2 delivery and coordinate using tools like Revit, Navisworks, and Amtech.
• Mentor junior engineers and help shape the future of our electrical department.
• Ensure all designs meet quality, safety, and compliance standards.

Why this role?

• Opportunity to work on high-profile, technically challenging projects in niche sectors i.e. Pharma
• You’ll be part of a diverse and experienced team where collaboration and innovation thrive.
• You’ll work alongside professionals who hold senior roles across disciplines, offering you the chance to learn, grow, and contribute to high-impact projects.
• Our multidisciplinary environment means you’ll regularly engage with other teams—architects, mechanical engineers, project managers—broadening your perspective and enhancing your skills.

About You

• Must have significant experience in electrical building services design.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems including lighting, fire, access control, and resilience systems.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Amtech/Trimble, and NBS.
• Experience in Pharma, Healthcare, or Industrial Construction projects is a plus.
• Working knowledge of BIM Level 2 and UK building regulations.
• Your expertise should cover full project lifecycle design—including calculations, coordination, and specifications—along with resilience systems, lighting, fire safety, and access control.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by various factors. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance for this role as required by our clients and sectors.

Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk )

About BakerHicks

We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see:About | BakerHicks .

BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.

Benefits

Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry. What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:

• Company car or cash allowance
• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
• Life assurance scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
• Flexible working
• Family friendly policies
• Employee assistance
• Professional development

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.

BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.

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