Electrical Design Engineer in Manchester

My client is seeking to recruit an Electrical Design Engineer (Decarbonisation & Energy Solutions) to join their team in Manchester. This is a full-time role. On top of the salary, a company vehicle and benefits package is also on offer.

You will contribute to the design and delivery of low-carbon Electrical systems across a range of retrofit and energy efficiency projects. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, the role includes developing integrating low-carbon electrical systems such as solar PV, battery storage, LED lighting, and building power infrastructure.

This role offers the opportunity to build technical expertise, develop project delivery skills, and actively support the UK’s decarbonisation and net-zero goals through innovative engineering solutions.

What will you deliver?

• Assist with Electrical system designs across all RIBA Stages that includes the design of 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.
• Practical experience or a keen interest in solar PV design, including ground-mounted systems and building-integrated solutions (BIPV).
• Ability to produce design drawings, schematics and calculations under supervision.
• Ability to develop load assessments, lighting design, cable calculations and equipment schedules.
• Proficient in AutoCAD with willingness to develop strong Revit/BIM capability.
• Support coordination of BIM and CAD-based design processes.

Project & Technical Support

• Assist in preparing technical reports, drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Participate in design team meetings, capturing key actions and learning opportunities.
• Support and assist with risk reviews, design updates, and supplier engagement.
• Provide technical input during procurement and early-stage contractor liaison.
• Support internal teams with planning and funding application inputs.
• Assist in identifying design risks and contribute to risk mitigation strategies and update the design risk registers.

Team Development & Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with senior engineers for mentoring and guidance.
• Participate in design workshops and CPD sessions.
• Support knowledge-sharing within the team and adopt best practices.
• Liaise with the design and project delivery teams to ensure smooth progression into delivery.

What my client can offer you?

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 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

For this role you will need the following experience:

• Experience in electrical services design, typically gained over several years
• Previous participation in multidisciplinary project teams.
• Exposure to retrofit, decarbonisation, or low-carbon projects preferred
• Solid understanding of Electrical systems.
• Awareness of low-carbon technologies (heat pumps, BMS, district heating).
• Basic knowledge of relevant standards e.g., CIBSE, PAS 2035, MCS, Building Safety Act, and UK building regulations.
• Competent with BIM/CAD tools and energy modelling software.

This is an ideal role for someone who has a good solid understanding and who is looking to develop further in this multinational company that is expanding rapidly.