Senior Electrical Design Engineer [3538740]

Built environment jobs
Sector Built environment jobs
Salary 45k/year - 60k/year
Posted 11th February 2026

Electrical Design Engineer - Manchester - up to £60k

About Us

We are an independent, multi-disciplined building services consultancy with origins dating back to 1945. Our practice has a long history of delivering quality mechanical, electrical and building services solutions, earning a strong reputation for professional excellence and commercial focus. We operate from a single Manchester office where a close-knit team of around 20 engineers work collaboratively across a broad range of projects. Our core sectors include commercial, industrial, retail, healthcare, leisure, residential and pharmaceutical environments, serving both public and private clients throughout the UK.

Job Details

Role: Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Manchester (office-based with occasional project site visits)

Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Benefits: Competitive benefits package to be confirmed at offer stage, reflective of experience and role responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

As an Electrical Design Engineer you will be expected to:

  • Prepare detailed electrical system designs for building services projects, including power distribution, lighting, earthing, fire alarm, emergency lighting and communications systems.
  • Lead electrical engineering aspects from concept through to detailed design and technical completion.
  • Coordinate designs with other disciplines (mechanical, structural, architectural) to ensure fully integrated solutions.
  • Carry out technical calculations, load assessments and compliance checks with relevant UK standards and building regulations.
  • Produce and review technical drawings, specifications and schedules.
  • Liaise with clients, project teams and stakeholders throughout the design process.
  • Support junior engineers and contribute to quality assurance procedures.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of electrical design processes and standards.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Chartered or working towards Chartered status (e.g. IEng/CEng) with relevant professional membership (e.g. CIBSE, IET).
  • Proven experience in electrical building services design within a consultancy environment.
  • Strong technical knowledge of UK electrical engineering standards, building services systems and compliance requirements.
  • Competence in engineering design software and modelling tools relevant to electrical services.
  • Excellent communication, organisational and team working skills.
  • Ability to manage workload and deliver to deadlines in a busy office environment.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving with attention to detail and commercial awareness.

Desirable Attributes

  • Previous exposure to BIM workflows or Revit MEP.
  • Experience working across multiple sectors such as healthcare, retail, commercial and industrial projects.
  • An interest in sustainable design practices and low-carbon electrical solutions.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary up to £60,000 per year (DOE).
  • Professional development support.
  • Pension and other company benefits.
  • Friendly, supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression.

Please send your cv in the first instance to musa.ayoob@coderesources.co.uk or call 07745 949 988 for more info.

Call me, Musa Ayoob on 07745949988

E mail musa.ayoob@coderesources.co.uk.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Call me, Musa Ayoob on 0161 475 0600

E mail musa.ayoob@coderesources.co.uk.


Call me, Musa Ayoob on 0161 475 0600
E mail musa.ayoob@coderesources.co.uk.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.