Senior Electrical Design Engineer (037jc)

  • Job Reference: 037jc
  • Date Posted: 9 February 2026
  • Recruiter: Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd
  • Website: https://www.ex-mil.co.uk/
  • Location: Manchester
  • Salary: £60,000 to £65,000
  • Bonus/Benefits: up to £65k + Benefits
  • Sector: Engineering
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time

Job Description

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

- 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 .

- Proven experience in solar PV design, including ground-mounted systems and building-integrated solutions (BIPV).

- Ability to integrate PV systems with electrical infrastructure and low-carbon technologies for retrofit and new-build projects.

- Sound understanding of mechanical building services to enable effective coordination.

- Competent in detailed design from RIBA Stage 2 to 5, including calculations, SLDs, schematics, schedules and technical reports.

- Experience with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs), feasibility through to applications.

- Proficient in AutoCAD and a good working knowledge of BIM workflows (Revit desirable).

- Ability to lead electrical design packages on multi-disciplinary projects.

- Ability to check, QA, and sign off electrical designs (BS 7671, IET Wiring Regs, UK Building Regs).

 

Design Management and Team Development

- Undertake design and design coordination and management, integrating mechanical, and energy systems for seamless project execution.

- Produce and develop technical reports, drawings, and specifications.

- Comfortable leading client and contractor discussions, including technical presentations.

- Experienced in Design & Build and Traditional procurement routes.

- Able to mentor junior engineers and enhance team capability.

- Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.

- Commercial awareness to support bids, scopes of work and fee proposals.

- 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;

- 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)

- Life Cover equivalent to 2 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:

Qualifications:

- Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (BEng or equivalent).

- Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working towards.

- Experience in design and design management, risk assessment, and project delivery 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 such as PSDS and WH/ SHDF.

- Proven expertise in electrical building services design, with a strong portfolio of projects or equivalent practical experience.

 

Experience:

- Strong expertise in electrical systems design, retrofit strategies, and energy optimisation such as power systems, solar PV, battery storage, lighting systems, and smart controls.

- Strong understanding of BS 7671, IET Wiring Regs, CIBSE, PAS 2035, MCS, Building Safety Act, and UK building regulations as relevant.

- Strong presentation and communications skills, both verbal and written.

- 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