The Opportunity
Our client is an award-winning electrical contractor based in the North West with a strong in-house design capability and a track record of delivering across a broad range of sectors. They are looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to join their design team on a permanent basis, working out of their Ashton-under-Lyne office.
This is a well-established design function with a varied workload, and the role offers genuine technical breadth across project types. For someone who wants to be involved from early design stages through to site completion, it is a solid opportunity with a contractor that has built a real reputation.
About the Business
Founded in 2010, our client has grown consistently and is now recognised as one of the North West's fastest-growing electrical contractors, delivering design and build packages across healthcare, education, commercial, pharmaceutical, rail, industrial and leisure sectors. They operate a 24/7 model, hold full industry accreditation including NICEIC approval, and put a genuine emphasis on quality at every stage of the project.
The business has a strong culture of developing people from within - their apprenticeship programme has produced over 18 qualified electricians to date - and the in-house design team sits at the centre of how they win and deliver work.
What You'll Be Doing
Producing electrical design drawings, schematics and specifications for building services packages
Carrying out lighting calculations, power distribution design and cable sizing
Supporting design and build tenders with technical input and design deliverables
Coordinating with project managers, mechanical engineers and main contractors
Attending site visits and design meetings as required
Ensuring all designs comply with BS 7671 (18th Edition) and relevant British Standards
Reviewing and commenting on third-party design submissions
What We're Looking For
Proven background in electrical design within a building services or M&E contracting environment
Proficiency in AutoCAD and at least one design calculation package such as Amtech, Trimble, Dialux or Relux
HNC, HND or degree-level qualification in electrical engineering or building services
Up-to-date knowledge of BS 7671 and relevant British Standards
Confident communicator, comfortable working with clients, consultants and site teams
Comfortable working across a varied mix of project types and sectors
What's on Offer
Salary of £60,000 - £70,000 depending on experience
Company benefits package
Permanent, full-time position with a growing contractor
Varied project portfolio spanning multiple sectors