Electrical Design Engineer
Manchester
£35,000 - 40,000 (DOE) + Company car
Hybrid working pattern
Brief
Electrical Design Engineer is needed for a large facilities management organisation based in Manchester who are looking to employ an experienced and well-rounded Electrical Design Engineer that takes pride in their work with an in-depth knowledge of electrical system designs across all RIBA stages, experience or a keen interest in solar PV system design and knowledge of decarbonisation solutions.
The successful candidate would need to be competent with the use of BIM/CAD and energy modelling software. Previous experience in multidisciplinary project teams would be a plus!
Benefits
24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
Company car
Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 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 personalized support programmes
Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
Access to our growing employee networks
24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
What the role entails:
Electrical Design & Engineering
Assist with Electrical system designs across all RIBA Stages that includes the design of 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.
Practical experience or a keen interest in solar PV design, including ground-mounted systems and building-integrated solutions (BIPV).
Ability to produce design drawings, schematics and calculations under supervision.
Practical experience or keen interest in solar PV system design.
Ability to develop load assessments, lighting design, cable calculations and equipment schedules
Proficient in AutoCAD with willingness to develop strong Revit/BIM capability.
Support coordination of BIM and CAD-based design processes.
Project & Technical Support
Assist in preparing technical reports, drawings, specifications, and schedules.
Participate in design team meetings, capturing key actions and learning opportunities.
Support and assist with risk reviews, design updates, and supplier engagement.
Provide technical input during procurement and early-stage contractor liaison.
Support internal teams with planning and funding application input.
Assist in identifying design risks and contribute to risk mitigation strategies and update the design risk registers.Team Development & Collaboration
Collaborate closely with senior engineers for mentoring and guidance.
Participate in design workshops and CPD sessions.
Support knowledge-sharing within the team and adopt best practices.
Liaise with the design and project delivery teams to ensure smooth progression into delivery.
What experience you need to be the successful Electrical Design Engineer:
Experience in electrical services design, typically gained over several years
Previous participation in multidisciplinary project teams.
Exposure to retrofit, decarbonisation, or low-carbon projects preferred
Solid understanding of Electrical systems.
Awareness of low-carbon technologies (heat pumps, BMS, district heating).
Basic knowledge of relevant standards e.g., CIBSE, PAS 2035, MCS, Building Safety Act, and UK building regulations.
Competent with BIM/CAD tools and energy modelling software.
This really is a fantastic opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!
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