Senior Electrical Engineer in Manchester

BDP is a quality brand and our studios are places where engineers work collaboratively with our internal architects, and directly with external clients, project managers and architects to apply new solutions to engineering challenges, creating some of the most captivating, sustainable and award-winning buildings in the UK, Ireland and internationally. Our staff are supported to achieve their full potential and are encouraged to develop their skills across a broad range of activities.

We are seeking a senior electrical building services engineer to join our dynamic team. We are seeking an engineer who will revel in the opportunity to work on challenging, high-profile projects in our stimulating, inter-disciplinary design studios. Beyond healthcare, you will have a unique opportunity to work on a diverse range of challenging projects in sectors including workplace, education, historic buildings, sport and leisure and sci-tech.

About us: BDP is a leading, global, multidisciplinary design practice united by a shared purpose: to design a world that’s built for good. For more than 60 years, we've been solving problems, creating innovative spaces, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From the start, we've been pioneers in the world of design, and our legacy is built on the meaningful, people-centred places we've brought to life. We are a diverse, international practice of architects, engineers, designers, and urbanists. We work closely with our clients, users, and communities to craft spaces for living, working, learning, and enjoying life across the globe. With studios spanning the UK, Ireland, Europe, Asia, and North America, our reach is as broad as our expertise. And since joining forces with Japan’s Nippon Koei in 2016, our ability to deliver integrated, impactful design has only grown stronger. Our work is rooted in creativity, quality, and collaboration. We believe that great design removes barriers and opens new possibilities, all while meeting the demands of a constantly evolving world. Whether we’re designing homes, workplaces, or public spaces, we always put people at the heart of our thinking, ensuring that the environments we create are not just functional, but also inclusive, beautiful, and socially and environmentally responsible. We’re proud of the places we've shaped and the lives we've touched, and we are committed to continuing our mission of designing a better, more connected world—one that leaves every place better than we found it.

About you:

• Degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Member of CIBSE or equivalent.
• A Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
• Possess excellent communication skills and capable of transmitting your passion for building services engineering to clients, other professions and the team.
• Broad experience and a detailed knowledge of the design of building services systems and a keen interest in passive design techniques, sustainable environmental solutions and renewable energy technologies.
• Knowledgeable and experienced in using front end design tools such as Trimble (Amtech), ElectricalOM, Relux, DIALux and fully CAD and IT literate.
• Experienced in working within a Revit environment and a desire to develop these skills.
• Successfully designed and delivered a number of projects across a range of scales and sectors.
• Experience of designing electrical building services systems such as lighting, HV/LV/ELV, security, small power, fire alarm and containment systems.
• Results driven, enjoy challenging opportunities, have a positive attitude and are resourceful.
• You will have a high degree of integrity, professional ethics, respect and sense of responsibility.
• Demonstrable experience of leading the electrical engineering workstream on projects.
• Strong understanding and application of the HTM’s and demonstrable experience within the healthcare sector.
• Comfortable leading project teams and managing day-to-day project delivery from inception through to completion.

BDP offers:

In return, BDP can offer you a wide range of learning opportunities to encourage personal and professional career development. From sponsorship to profession led CPD events, we also offer annual appraisals and a mentoring scheme that is supported by our internal online learning platform. We are committed to being an employer of choice and offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package that includes an employee profit share scheme, tax efficient smart benefits, private medical insurance, life insurance, long term sickness insurance, interest free season ticket loans, health screening, opportunity to buy/swap holidays and enhanced maternity and paternity provision, plus many more. We offer regular international, and studio based social, sporting and charitable events. Some recent events include month-end socials, a hiking club, wellbeing webinars and toolbox talks. Our variety of employee forums gives everyone the platform to have a voice and be heard which drives cultural changes and helps to create an engaged, inclusive organisation. BDP is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone has a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. As designers, we will create spaces for all that promote equity, wellbeing and participation within the built environment. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills, professional and life experiences, to join us and help us to achieve our aspirations. We also welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly. BDP also operates a hybrid working policy which is usually three days in the office and two days working from home.