Senior Electrical Design Engineer


Company:	Search Consultancy LTD
Salary:	£50,000 - £60,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Manchester, M15 4RQ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	11 Aug 2026
Closing date:	14 Aug 2026

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Summary

Role Purpose

We're recruiting on behalf of a leading Building Services Consultancy for an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join their growing team. With a strong pipeline of projects across the Healthcare, Education, Commercial, Residential and Mixed-Use sectors, this is an excellent opportunity to work on diverse, high-profile developments while progressing your career.

Responsibilities

Lead the electrical design of building services projects from feasibility and concept design through to detailed design, construction and project completion.

Produce and review electrical designs including power distribution, lighting, emergency lighting, fire alarms, security systems, small power, standby power and renewable technologies.

Prepare design calculations, specifications, technical reports and drawings in line with industry standards and client requirements.

Coordinate electrical designs with mechanical, structural and architectural disciplines to ensure fully integrated solutions.

Attend client, design team and project meetings, providing technical expertise and building strong professional relationships.

Manage project deliverables to ensure quality, programme and budget objectives are achieved.

Mentor and support junior engineers, graduates and technicians, providing technical guidance and reviewing design work.

Ensure designs comply with current legislation, British Standards, Building Regulations and industry best practice.

Undertake site visits, surveys and inspections as required throughout project delivery.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering standards, innovation and sustainable design practices across the business.

Requirements

Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.

Significant experience within a Building Services Consultancy, delivering electrical building services designs.

Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems within commercial buildings and the wider built environment.

Experience delivering projects across one or more of the following sectors: Healthcare, Education, Commercial, Residential or Mixed-Use developments.

Proficient in industry software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Amtech/Trimble ProDesign, Dialux/Relux and Microsoft Office.

Excellent understanding of current Building Regulations, British Standards and relevant industry guidance.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build lasting client relationships.

Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver work to programme and budget.

Desirable

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or actively working towards chartership through CIBSE or IET.

Experience using BIM processes and Revit MEP.

Knowledge of low-carbon technologies, energy-efficient building design and sustainable engineering solutions.

Previous experience mentoring junior engineers and leading project teams.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

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