Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Decarbonisation & Energy Solutions (Manchester) Role Overview

Senior Electrical Design Engineer responsible for delivering high-quality electrical designs across decarbonisation and sustainable retrofit projects. Focused on low-carbon technologies including solar PV, battery storage, LED lighting, smart controls, and building power infrastructure.

Provides technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams, with responsibility for design coordination, QA, and mentoring junior engineers.

• Lead LV electrical design for low-carbon and retrofit projects
• Design and integrate:
  • Solar PV systems (including ground-mounted and BIPV)
  • Battery storage systems
  • LED lighting and efficiency upgrades
  • Power distribution and building infrastructure
• Support integration of electrical systems with mechanical and energy technologies (e.g. heat pumps, smart controls)
• Full design delivery across RIBA Stages 2–5
• Produce:
  • Calculations
  • Single line diagrams (SLDs)
  • Schematics, schedules, and technical reports
• Experience engaging with DNOs (feasibility through to application stage)
• Competent in:
  • AutoCAD
  • BIM workflows (Revit desirable)
• Lead electrical design packages on multidisciplinary projects
• Conduct QA checks and sign-off of electrical designs in line with:
  • BS 7671
  • IET Wiring Regulations
  • UK Building Regulations

• Lead design coordination across mechanical, electrical, and energy systems
• Produce technical documentation, reports, drawings, and specifications
• Client-facing role with responsibility for presentations and technical discussions
• Experience across both Design & Build and traditional procurement routes
• Mentor and develop junior engineers
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
• Commercial awareness (bids, scopes, fee proposals)
• Support risk management and maintain design risk registers

• Decarbonisation and energy efficiency projects
• Public sector and funding-led programmes such as:
  • PSDS
  • WH/SHDF
• Retrofit and low‑carbon building upgrades

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (BEng or equivalent)
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards

• Strong experience in electrical building services design
• Low-carbon systems including:
  • Solar PV
  • Battery storage
  • Lighting systems
  • Smart controls
  • Power distribution networks
• Strong understanding of:
  • BS 7671 / IET Wiring Regulations
  • CIBSE guidance
  • PAS 2035
  • MCS standards
  • Building Safety Act
  • UK Building Regulations
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Working knowledge of BIM and CAD tools

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Life cover (2x salary)
• Retail discounts & gym membership schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase option
• 2 CSR days per year
• Learning & professional development support
• Employee assistance programme + wellbeing app
• Referral bonus scheme
• Access to employee networks