Equans is looking for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Decarbonisation & Energy Solutions) to join our team in Manchester. This is a full-time role. On offer is a competitive salary, and benefits package.
The Senior Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for the delivery of high-quality electrical designs for decarbonisation and sustainable retrofit projects. Focus on low-carbon systems such as solar PV, battery storage, LED lighting, and building power infrastructure. Provide technical leadership, design coordination, and mentoring within a multidisciplinary team.
What will you deliver?
Electrical Design & Engineering
1. Strong technical grounding in LV electrical design to integrate low-carbon energy solutions, such as power distribution, solar PV, battery storage, LED lighting, and smart controls for the integration of heat pumps, and other energy-efficiency measures typical of sustainable retrofit into commercial, public-sector and mixed-use buildings. Proven experience in solar PV design, including ground-mounted systems and building-integrated solutions (BIPV). Ability to integrate PV systems with electrical infrastructure and low-carbon technologies for retrofit and new-build projects.
2. Sound understanding of mechanical building services to enable effective coordination.
3. Competent in detailed design from RIBA Stage 2 to 5, including calculations, SLDs, schematics, schedules and technical reports.
4. Experience with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs), feasibility through to applications.
5. Proficient in AutoCAD and a good working knowledge of BIM workflows (Revit desirable).
6. Ability to lead electrical design packages on multi-disciplinary projects.
7. Ability to check, QA, and sign off electrical designs (BS, IET Wiring Regs, UK Building Regs).
Design Management and Team Development
8. Undertake design and design coordination and management, integrating mechanical, and energy systems for seamless project execution.
9. Produce and develop technical reports, drawings, and specifications.
10. Comfortable leading client and contractor discussions, including technical presentations.
11. Experienced in Design & Build and Traditional procurement routes.
12. Able to mentor junior engineers and enhance team capability.
13. Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
14. Commercial awareness to support bids, scopes of work and fee proposals.
15. Assist in identifying design risks and contribute to risk mitigation strategies and manage the design risk registers.
What can we offer you?
On offer is a competitive salary, and benefit package, which includes;
16. 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
17. Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary
18. Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
19. Gym membership discounts
20. Cycle to work scheme
21. Holiday purchase scheme
22. 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
23. Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
24. Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
25. Access to our growing employee networks
26. 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
Who are you?
Qualifications:
27. Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (BEng or equivalent).
28. Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working towards.
29. Experience in design and design management, risk assessment, and project delivery of sustainable retrofit, low-carbon technologies, and energy efficiency projects.
30. Experience working across full RIBA stages on multidisciplinary teams.
31. Experience in public sector or funding-driven decarbonisation projects such as PSDS and WH/ SHDF.
32. Proven expertise in electrical building services design, with a strong portfolio of projects or equivalent practical experience.
Experience:
33. Strong expertise in electrical systems design, retrofit strategies, and energy optimisation such as power systems, solar PV, battery storage, lighting systems, and smart controls.
34. Strong understanding of BS, IET Wiring Regs, CIBSE, PAS, MCS, Building Safety Act, and UK building regulations as relevant.
35. Strong presentation and communications skills, both verbal and written.
36. Working knowledge of BIM and CAD software, ensuring seamless design coordination/ collaboration.
Who are we?
In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15, employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.
Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90, employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.
Our ambition
At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core valuesAccountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus.
We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.
What's next?
If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.
As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act .
At Equans were committed to delivering a culture where everyones voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans youll find a welcoming and open workplace where youre supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.
Youll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.
The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.