Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer (Decarbonisation & Energy Solutions)

Full‑time role based in Manchester. On offer: competitive salary, company vehicle, and benefits package.

• Assist with electrical system designs across all RIBA stages, including low‑carbon energy solutions (power distribution, solar PV, battery storage, LED lighting, smart controls for heat pumps, and other sustainable retrofit measures for 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).
• Produce design drawings, schematics and calculations under supervision.
• Develop load assessments, lighting design, cable calculations, and equipment schedules.
• Proficient in AutoCAD; willingness to develop strong Revit/BIM capability.
• Support coordination of BIM and CAD‑based design processes.

• Assist in preparing technical reports, drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Participate in design team meetings, capturing key actions and learning opportunities.
• Support 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 inputs.
• Identify design risks and contribute to risk mitigation strategies and the design risk register.
• 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 design and project delivery teams to ensure smooth progression into delivery.

• 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 design and project delivery teams to ensure smooth progression into delivery.

• 24 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• 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
• A broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to a mental wellbeing app

• 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)
• Competence with BIM/CAD tools and energy modelling software

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting‑edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government accelerate the transition to a low‑carbon, resilient world. Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on five continents and a turnover of €19.2 billion in 2024.

Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus. We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards.

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