Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Equans is looking for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Decarbonisation & Energy Solutions) to join our team in Manchester.

This is a full-time role. On offer is a competitive salary, and benefits package.

The Senior Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for the delivery of high-quality electrical designs for decarbonisation and sustainable retrofit projects. Focus on low-carbon systems such as solar PV, battery storage, LED lighting, and building power infrastructure. Provide technical leadership, design coordination, and mentoring within a multidisciplinary team.

• Strong technical grounding in LV electrical design to integrate low-carbon energy solutions, such as power distribution, solar PV, battery storage, LED lighting, and smart controls for the integration of heat pumps, and other energy-efficiency measures typical of sustainable retrofit into commercial, public-sector and mixed-use buildings.
• Proven experience in solar PV design, including ground-mounted systems and building-integrated solutions (BIPV).
• Ability to integrate PV systems with electrical infrastructure and low-carbon technologies for retrofit and new-build projects.
• Sound understanding of mechanical building services to enable effective coordination.
• Competent in detailed design from RIBA Stage 2 to 5, including calculations, SLDs, schematics, schedules and technical reports.
• Experience with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs), feasibility through to applications.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and a good working knowledge of BIM workflows (Revit desirable).
• Ability to lead electrical design packages on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Ability to check, QA, and sign off electrical designs (BS 7671, IET Wiring Regs, UK Building Regs).

• Undertake design and design coordination and management, integrating mechanical, and energy systems for seamless project execution.
• Produce and develop technical reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Comfortable leading client and contractor discussions, including technical presentations.
• Experienced in Design & Build and Traditional procurement routes.
• Able to mentor junior engineers and enhance team capability.
• Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
• Commercial awareness to support bids, scopes of work and fee proposals.
• Assist in identifying design risks and contribute to risk mitigation strategies and manage the design risk registers.

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2 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
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (BEng or equivalent).
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working towards.
• Experience in design and design management, risk assessment, and project delivery of sustainable retrofit, low-carbon technologies, and energy efficiency projects.
• Experience working across full RIBA stages on multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in public sector or funding-driven decarbonisation projects such as PSDS and WH/ SHDF.
• Proven expertise in electrical building services design, with a strong portfolio of projects or equivalent practical experience.

• Strong expertise in electrical systems design, retrofit strategies, and energy optimisation such as power systems, solar PV, battery storage, lighting systems, and smart controls.
• Strong understanding of BS 7671, IET Wiring Regs, CIBSE, PAS 2035, MCS, Building Safety Act, and UK building regulations as relevant.
• Strong presentation and communications skills, both verbal and written.
• Working knowledge of BIM and CAD software, ensuring seamless design coordination/ collaboration.

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…