Telecom Electrical Design Engineer — RF & Wireless Systems

Connect44; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect44 is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer & Surveyor to join our Manchester-based team. The role focuses on detailed electrical designs and site surveys for telecoms projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality documentation.

You will sign off designs, perform load and protection calculations, and support project delivery with CAD-based schematics. Strong BS 7671 knowledge and client liaison are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical design within telecoms projects.
• Experience carrying out both design and electrical site surveys.
• Strong knowledge of design handbooks, electrical distribution systems and installation practices.
• Experience producing and approving electrical designs.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings, and standards.
• Experience undertaking electrical calculations and selecting appropriate equipment.
• Excellent understanding of BS 7671 and current electrical legislation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed design & electrical site surveys to assess existing installations and project requirements.
• Assist electrical department producing electrical designs, drawings, calculations, and technical documentation for a range of projects.
• Review, verify, and formally sign off electrical designs, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and standards.
• Oversee preparation of electrical schematics, layouts, and design documentation using CAD software where required.
• Provide technical support to project managers, engineers, and installation teams throughout project delivery.
• Identify design risks and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, DNOs, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical design

Site surveys

AutoCAD

GIS

Atoll/Planet (propagation software)

BS 7671 knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering

City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection & Testing)

18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)

Full UK Driving Licence

IEng or CEng status / working towards

IET membership or professional body

IOSH Managing Safely

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

CAD software

Planet

Atoll

Job description

Connect44 is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer & Surveyor to join our Manchester-based team. The role focuses on detailed electrical designs and site surveys for telecoms projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality documentation.

You will sign off designs, perform load and protection calculations, and support project delivery with CAD-based schematics. Strong BS 7671 knowledge and client liaison are essential for success.