Electrical
Design Engineer (035jc) – Manchester – up to £50k + Benefits
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?
Electrical
Design & Engineering
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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 .
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Practical experience or a keen interest in solar PV design, including
ground-mounted systems and building-integrated solutions (BIPV).
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Ability to produce design drawings, schematics and calculations under
supervision.
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Practical experience or keen interest in solar PV system design.
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Ability to develop load assessments, lighting design, cable calculations and
equipment schedules
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Proficient in AutoCAD with willingness to develop strong Revit/BIM capability.
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Support coordination of BIM and CAD-based design processes.
Project
& Technical Support
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Assist in preparing technical reports, drawings, specifications, and schedules.
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Participate in design team meetings, capturing key actions and learning
opportunities.
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Support and assist with risk reviews, design updates, and supplier engagement.
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Provide technical input during procurement and early-stage contractor liaison.
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Support internal teams with planning and funding application inputs.
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Assist in identifying design risks and contribute to risk mitigation strategies
and update the design risk registers.
Team
Development & Collaboration
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Collaborate closely with senior engineers for mentoring and guidance.
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Participate in design workshops and CPD sessions.
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Support knowledge-sharing within the team and adopt best practices.
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Liaise with the design and project delivery teams to ensure smooth progression
into delivery.
What
my client can we offer you?
On
offer is a competitive salary, and benefit package, which includes;
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24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
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Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
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Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
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Gym membership discounts
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Cycle to work scheme
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Holiday purchase scheme
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2 corporate social responsibility days per year
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Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications,
collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
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Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
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Access to our growing employee networks
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24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
For
this role you will need the following experience.
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Experience in electrical services design, typically gained over several years
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Previous participation in multidisciplinary project teams.
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Exposure to retrofit, decarbonisation, or low-carbon projects preferred
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Solid understanding of Electrical systems.
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Awareness of low-carbon technologies (heat pumps, BMS, district heating).
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Basic knowledge of relevant standards e.g., CIBSE, PAS 2035, MCS, Building
Safety Act, and UK building regulations.
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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.
For
more information, please contact Jean-Claude Hedouin at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd
on 0333 202 6500, or jc@ex-mil.co.uk or
via the website www.ex-mil.co.uk
https://www.ex-mil.co.uk/vacancies/8278/electrical-design-engineer