Location
EQUANS Waterside, Scotland, United Kingdom
Senior Electrical Design Engineer
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.
Overview
The Senior Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for delivering high‑quality electrical designs for decarbonisation and sustainable retrofit projects. The focus is on low‑carbon systems such as solar PV, battery storage, LED lighting, and building power infrastructure. The role provides technical leadership, design coordination and mentoring within a multidisciplinary team.
What will you deliver?
Electrical Design & Engineering
* Strong technical grounding in LV electrical design to integrate low‑carbon energy solutions, including power distribution, solar PV, battery storage, LED lighting, smart controls, and integration of heat pumps and other energy‑efficiency measures 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.
* Sound understanding of mechanical building services to enable effective coordination.
* Competent in detailed design from RIBA Stage 2 to 5, including calculations, SLDs, schematics, schedules and technical reports.
* Experience with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs), feasibility through to applications.
* Proficient in AutoCAD and a good working knowledge of BIM workflows (Revit desirable).
* Ability to lead electrical design packages on multi‑disciplinary projects.
* Ability to check, QA and sign off electrical designs (BS 7671, IET Wiring Regulations, UK Building Regulations).
Design Management and Team Development
* Design and coordinate design, integrating mechanical and energy systems for seamless project execution.
* Produce and develop technical reports, drawings and specifications.
* Comfortable leading client and contractor discussions, including technical presentations.
* Experienced in Design & Build and Traditional procurement routes.
* Able to mentor junior engineers and enhance team capability.
* Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
* Commercial awareness to support bids, scopes of work and fee proposals.
* Assist in identifying design risks and contribute to risk mitigation strategies and manage design risk registers.
What can we offer you?
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* 25 days annual leave (plus public holidays).
* Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary.
* Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers.
* Gym membership discounts.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Holiday purchase scheme.
* 2 corporate social responsibility days per year.
* Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training and personalised support programmes.
* Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme.
* Access to our growing employee networks.
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to a mental wellbeing app.
Who are you?
Qualifications
* Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (BEng or equivalent).
* Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working towards.
* Experience in design and design management, risk assessment, and project delivery of sustainable retrofit, low‑carbon technologies and energy‑efficiency projects.
* Experience working across full RIBA stages on multidisciplinary teams.
* Experience in public sector or funding‑driven decarbonisation projects such as PSDS and WH/SHDF.
* Proven expertise in electrical building services design, with a strong portfolio of projects or equivalent practical experience.
Experience
* Strong expertise in electrical system design, retrofit strategies and energy optimisation such as power systems, solar PV, battery storage, lighting systems and smart controls.
* Strong understanding of BS 7671, IET Wiring Regulations, CIBSE, PAS 2035, MCS, Building Safety Act and UK building regulations as relevant.
* Strong presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Working knowledge of BIM and CAD software, ensuring seamless design coordination and 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 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public‑sector organisations and governments 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, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of €19.2 billion in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues Group.
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 of our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, as well as all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.
At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. Diversity and inclusion are at the core of what we do; should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.
You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together, Working Parents and Young Professionals.
For this role you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. We are not able to offer a re‑location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check, as noted in the role requirements.
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