Parkinson Gray Associates delivers a proven service to some of the leading Consulting Engineering and Contracting businesses within the British construction industry, predominantly across the Building Services, Energy and Sustainability sectors.
We’re working with a leading global engineering consultancy that’s expanding its Electrical Design team in Manchester. They are seeking a Principal Electrical Designer, an experienced professional who delivers technically excellent electrical building services designs, provides mentorship, and contributes to high-profile, complex projects.
This is a pure design-focused role with ownership over key systems, but without full Associate-level business development responsibilities. Your work will directly shape the performance, reliability, and innovation of buildings.
Salary: £50,000–£65,000 + Bonus
Sector: Building Services / MEP Design Consultancy
Employment Type: Full-Time – Hybrid / Office-Based
What You’ll Do
* Lead the technical design of electrical building services systems from concept through detailed design.
* Deliver designs across low voltage power distribution, small power, internal and external lighting (including emergency), fire alarm, life safety systems, earthing, and bonding strategies.
* Ensure all designs are technically robust, fully coordinated, and compliant with UK standards, BS regulations, and best practice.
* Review and mentor junior electrical engineers, supporting technical development and quality across projects.
* Collaborate closely with mechanical, public health, BIM, and architectural teams to deliver fully integrated building services solutions.
* Support project teams in client workshops, design reviews, and technical discussions.
Who You Are
* Experienced in consultancy-based electrical building services design, with a track record of delivering complex projects.
* Strong technical authority across electrical systems, capable of solving challenging design problems independently.
* Confident mentor with experience guiding junior engineers and raising team-wide standards.
* Proficient in Revit/BIM and able to work effectively within digital, multidisciplinary workflows.
* Knowledgeable of UK building regulations, BS standards, and current best practice.
* Collaborative and communicative, able to influence design decisions across project teams.
Why This Role Is Unique
* Work with a prestigious, globally connected consultancy known for technically innovative, sustainable engineering solutions.
* Hands-on, high-profile projects where electrical design directly impacts building performance and occupant experience.
* A culture that values technical excellence, problem-solving, and design leadership over simply producing drawings.
* Opportunity to mentor junior staff and shape standards within a growing electrical team.
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary £50,000–£65,000 + bonus
* Hybrid working and flexible hours
* Career progression toward Associate/Associate Director level
* Exposure to complex, high-profile projects in a supportive, technically driven environment
If you’re a highly experienced Electrical Designer ready to step into a Principal-level role, delivering technically excellent solutions and mentoring the next generation of engineers, I’d be happy to speak confidentially