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 with a competitive salary and benefits package.

What will you deliver?

• Strong technical grounding in low‑carbon electrical design—power distribution, solar PV, battery storage, LED lighting and smart controls—integrated into retrofit and new‑build commercial, public‑sector and mixed‑use buildings.
• Proven experience in solar PV design (ground‑mounted, building‑integrated solutions) and in integrating PV systems with electrical infrastructure.
• Sound understanding of mechanical building services to enable effective coordination.
• Competency in detailed design from RIBA Stage 2 to 5, including calculations, SLDs, schematics, schedules and technical reports.
• Experience with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) from feasibility through to applications.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, with a good working knowledge of BIM workflows (Revit desirable).
• Ability to lead electrical design packages on multi‑disciplinary projects and to QA, check and sign off designs per BS 7671, IET Wiring Regulations and UK Building Regulations.

Design Management and Team Development

• Undertake design coordination and integration of mechanical and energy systems for seamless project execution.
• Produce and develop technical reports, drawings and specifications.
• Lead client and contractor discussions, including technical presentations.
• Experience in Design & Build and Traditional procurement routes.
• Mentor junior engineers and enhance team capability.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
• Commercial awareness to support bids, scopes of work and fee proposals.
• Identify design risks, contribute to mitigation strategies and manage design risk registers.

What we offer you

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays).
• Life Cover equivalent to 2 × annual salary.
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• Two corporate social responsibility days per year.
• Broad range of learning opportunities, including professional qualifications, training and personalised support programmes.
• Attractive employee referral rewards scheme.
• Access to growing employee networks.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme and mental wellbeing app.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (BEng or equivalent).
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working towards it.
• Experience in design and design management 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 (e.g., PSDS, WH/SHDF).
• Proven expertise in electrical building services design with a strong portfolio or equivalent practical experience.

Experience

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

Who are we

Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting‑edge energy and digital services. In the UK & Ireland we deliver decarbonisation across the built environment for businesses, communities, public‑sector organisations and government.

Next steps

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply and track your progress. A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

Diversity & inclusion

We encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities and all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. We’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported.