Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer – M&E Consultancy
Location: Manchester
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 (Senior) | £60,000+ (Principal)
A leading M&E consultancy with offices across the North West and Yorkshire is looking to strengthen their Manchester team. They deliver high-rise residential, student accommodation, and mixed-use projects for Tier 1 contractors, alongside commercial, industrial, and airport schemes.
They have a strong pipeline of work and are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer at either Senior or Principal level to lead and deliver projects locally. Career progression is clear, with the opportunity for promotion within 18 months from day one.
The Role
Senior Electrical Engineer
Lead electrical design on live projects
Manage schemes once secured by Directors / Associate Directors
Deliver projects through design and construction phases
Client-facing role, managing multiple projects simultaneously
Supervise Intermediate / Junior Engineers
Principal Electrical Engineer
Carry out all duties expected of a Senior Engineer
In addition, take responsibility for project tendering and fee proposals
Involved in resource planning and project allocation
Lead projects from pre-contract through to completion
Provide technical leadership across multiple schemes
Maintain and develop client relationships
Project Types
Most projects are for Tier 1 contractors and major developers and include:
High-rise residential
Student accommodation
Apartment developments
Commercial offices
Industrial units
Airports & mixed-use schemes
About the Role
Offices based in Manchester, projects mainly local
Clear career structure: Director → Associate → Principal → Senior → Intermediate
Employee Ownership Trust in place with future annual bonuses (~£10k, minimum £2k, tax-free component £3.5k)
Office-based role, no car allowance
Strong pipeline of work ensures immediate project involvement
Requirements
M&E consultancy background with strong electrical design experience
Experience leading projects and supervising teams
Client-facing skills
Stable career history preferred
Experience with residential, high-rise, or commercial projects desirable