Senior
Electrical Design Engineer (037jc) – Manchester – up to £65k + Benefits
My
client is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Decarbonisation &
Energy Solutions) to join our team in Manchester.
The
Senior Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for the delivery of high-quality electrical designs for
decarbonisation and sustainable retrofit projects. Focus on low-carbon systems
such as solar PV, battery storage, LED lighting, and building power
infrastructure. Provide technical leadership, design coordination, and
mentoring within a multidisciplinary team.
What
Will You Deliver?
Electrical
Design & Engineering
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Strong technical grounding in LV electrical design to integrate 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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Proven experience in solar PV design, including ground-mounted systems and
building-integrated solutions (BIPV).
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Ability to integrate PV systems with electrical infrastructure and low-carbon
technologies for retrofit and new-build projects.
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Sound understanding of mechanical building services to enable effective
coordination.
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Competent in detailed design from RIBA Stage 2 to 5, including calculations,
SLDs, schematics, schedules and technical reports.
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Experience with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs), feasibility through to
applications.
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Proficient in AutoCAD and a good working knowledge of BIM workflows (Revit
desirable).
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Ability to lead electrical design packages on multi-disciplinary projects.
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Ability to check, QA, and sign off electrical designs (BS 7671, IET Wiring
Regs, UK Building Regs).
Design
Management and Team Development
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Undertake design and design coordination and management, integrating
mechanical, and energy systems for seamless project execution.
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Produce and develop technical reports, drawings, and specifications.
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Comfortable leading client and contractor discussions, including technical
presentations.
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Experienced in Design & Build and Traditional procurement routes.
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Able to mentor junior engineers and enhance team capability.
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Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple concurrent projects and
deadlines.
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Commercial awareness to support bids, scopes of work and fee proposals.
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Assist in identifying design risks and contribute to risk mitigation strategies
and manage the design risk registers.
What
can my client offer you?
On
offer is a competitive salary, and benefit package, which includes;
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25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
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Life Cover equivalent to 2 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:
Qualifications:
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Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (BEng or
equivalent).
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Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working towards.
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Experience in design and design management, risk assessment, and project
delivery of sustainable retrofit, low-carbon technologies, and energy
efficiency projects.
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Experience working across full RIBA stages on multidisciplinary teams.
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Experience in public sector or funding-driven decarbonisation projects such as
PSDS and WH/ SHDF.
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Proven expertise in electrical building services design, with a strong
portfolio of projects or equivalent practical experience.
Experience:
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Strong expertise in electrical systems design, retrofit strategies, and energy
optimisation such as power systems, solar PV, battery storage, lighting
systems, and smart controls.
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Strong understanding of BS 7671, IET Wiring Regs, CIBSE, PAS 2035, MCS,
Building Safety Act, and UK building regulations as relevant.
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Strong presentation and communications skills, both verbal and written.
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Working knowledge of BIM and CAD software, ensuring seamless design
coordination/ collaboration.
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/8280/senior-electrical-design-engineer