Senior Electrical Engineer - Pertemps
Location: Manchester (Hybrid working)
Salary: £50,000 to £65,000, based on experience
A prominent multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join their building services team in Manchester.
The consultancy works across various niche sectors, including residential developments, logistics, retail, aviation, healthcare, education, data centres, energy, and more. Their approach focuses on balancing form and function while managing priorities such as sustainability, materiality, cost, and constructability.Embracing digitalisation, they enable clients and stakeholders to engage fully with designs from the conceptual stage. Drawing on decades of cross-industry expertise, the team delivers innovative engineering, architectural, and development services to help clients harmonise design objectives.
This role presents an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking to further their career as a Senior Electrical Design Engineer within a highly regarded team known for their expertise in the built environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform detailed design calculations and sketches to meet project specifications
- Apply comprehensive technical engineering design knowledge
- Collaborate with Senior Engineers and Technicians in a dynamic, project-focused team
- Work closely with an Electrical Associate on surveys, designs, specifications, and contract administration
- Engage in a mix of survey, design, office-based project management, and on-site duties
- Deliver detailed Electrical Building Services Design Engineering for new builds and refurbishments
- Support senior staff during feasibility studies, concept, and scheme design stages
- Attend design meetings with other team members
- Inspect and report on electrical building services systems
- Use specialised software for building services design calculations
- Ensure designs comply with health and safety standards and legislation
- Produce marked-up drawings for CAD or directly create CAD drawings
- Select and specify electrical products, equipment, and installation standards for accurate costing and contractor installation
- As a Senior Electrical Engineer, lead surveys, designs, drawings, and specifications within larger project teams
Requirements:
The ideal candidate will hold a degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering and possess the experience and qualifications to achieve Incorporated Engineer status, aligned with IET or CIBSE standards.
Additional qualifications include:
- Proficiency in designing electrical systems, from concept to detailed design (BSRIA BG6 Stage 4A), including low voltage electrical distribution, lighting, power supplies, fire alarms, ICT cabling, and cable containment
- Experience with Amtech software
- Ability to read and interpret AutoCAD drawings
- Knowledge of Building Regulations Part L compliance
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications
- Expertise in technical design software
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Benefits:
The company offers accredited training programs, with qualifications ranging from entry-level to master’s degrees in leadership, management, and executive coaching. A personal development plan and clear career progression pathway are provided, supported by an inclusive, diverse workplace that values employee well-being.
Flexible working options, including agile offices and hybrid work, are available. Join a team that prioritises people and offers a fulfilling career path.
For more information about this Senior Electrical Engineer role, please contact David Hilditch at RGB Network, or apply today!