Senior Electrical Engineer; EC&I

Senior Electrical Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer

Hybrid – 3 days per week in office

Location: Manchester, Chester or Leeds

As one of the world’s leading professional services organisations, GHD delivers iconic projects that shape communities and create lasting impact. With more than 10,000 people across the globe, we operate in the water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation markets.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior EC&I Engineer to join our growing Northwest team. This is a hybrid role, with 3 days per week in the office.

You’ll bring experience working on multi‑discipline design projects within the Water sector, with additional experience in Industrial, Chemical, Power or Nuclear sectors considered highly advantageous. Ideally, you will be a Chartered Engineer (CEng) with at least 5 years’ experience in an engineering design environment.

In this role, you will develop a range of design deliverables including Control Philosophy / FDS, SLDs, CBDs, schedules, loop drawings and cable calculations. You’ll also engage directly with clients, fostering strong working relationships and supporting ongoing business development.

• Degree qualified in an Electrical Engineering discipline
• Chartered or working towards Chartership with a relevant professional body (IET)
• Strong technical knowledge across a variety of sectors
• Proven design management skills with a focus on client delivery
• Experience mentoring and supervising junior engineers and graduates
• Competent user of Microsoft Office, plus working knowledge of Trimble Pro Design and AutoCAD

• HV design
• ATEX
• SIL design

• Strong client focus
• Excellent communication skills
• Innovative and proactive problem solver
• Collaborative and adaptable team player

At GHD, fostering diversity and supporting flexible working is central to how we operate. We offer an inclusive, friendly and professional culture built on our core values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect and Integrity
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You will also benefit from:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Professional development via the GHD Business School
• Additional leave and family‑friendly policies
• Flexible working arrangements

GHD is proudly employee‑owned, and this drives our passion, accountability and commitment to delivering outstanding client outcomes. Our ownership model gives our people autonomy, influence and a strong sense of purpose, enabling us to pursue new opportunities and deliver excellence across all projects.

We celebrate individual achievement and value the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of gender reassignment, age, disability, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, or race.