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Electrical Design Engineer – Mission-Critical

Job in Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9, England, UK
Listing for: V7 Recruitment Ltd
Contract position
Listed on 2026-05-28
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists, Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 40 GBP Hourly GBP 40.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Electrical Design Engineer – Mission-Critical (Contract)

Electrical Design Engineer (Contract – Long Term)


Location:

Manchester (Hybrid / Site Travel Required)
Rate:£40 per hour

Contract:

Long-term

The Role
We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Design Engineer to join a leading engineering team delivering large-scale, mission critical projects. This is a long-term contract opportunity offering stability and the chance to work on high-profile developments.
You will be involved across the full project lifecycle, supporting both design and construction phases in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design of electrical systems for large mission critical projects, including LV Distribution, UPS systems and generator systems
  • Production of electrical schematics and layout drawings using AutoCAD and/or Revit
  • Carry out electrical design calculations using Amtech (or similar)
  • Support lighting design using Dialux (desirable)
  • Prepare technical specifications and engineering reports
  • Attend design meetings and coordinate with internal and external teams
  • Support construction activities including site inspections and commissioning
  • Liaise with subcontractors and procurement teams
  • Review technical aspects of purchase orders
  • Provide technical support throughout installation and project delivery
Requirements
  • HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering
  • Experience in electrical design within building services (experience on mission critical projects advantageous but not essential)
  • Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit preferred
  • Amtech experience beneficial
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • Ability to manage workload and meet project deadlines
  • Based within commutable distance of Manchester with full UK working rights
What’s on Offer
  • Competitive hourly rate of £40 per hour, depending on experience
  • Long-term contract with a strong pipeline of secured work
  • Opportunity to work on major, technically challenging projects
  • Collaborative and professional team environment
  • Immediate or short notice start available
V7 Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applications will be considered solely on merit and suitability for the role.
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