Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Vertical Recruitment is working exclusively with a privately owned, multi-disciplinary consulting engineering practice delivering MEP and low-carbon engineering solutions across the UK and internationally. Known for its sustainability-led approach, the business operates across sectors including healthcare, education, residential, commercial, industrial and pharmaceutical.

Following continued success, they’re opening a brand-new Manchester office and are looking to appoint a Senior Electrical Design Engineer as a key part of this exciting expansion. This is a unique opportunity to join at the very start of their North West journey — shaping projects, building client relationships and influencing the office culture from day one.

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking to step into a more senior position or take on greater project responsibility and visibility.

You’ll be delivering innovative and sustainable designs on a variety of technically complex projects, while mentoring junior engineers, contributing to team development, and helping to grow the local client base.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed electrical designs, specifications, and reports across a range of building sectors
• Support the delivery of projects from concept through to handover
• Coordinate designs with internal disciplines and external consultants
• Attend client and design team meetings, representing the business professionally
• Support junior team members through mentoring and technical guidance
• Promote sustainable design best practice and keep up to date with relevant standards
• Contribute to the ongoing development and success of the Manchester office

Your Experience & Skills

• Degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering (or HNC/HND with strong experience)
• Working towards Chartered status or ambition to pursue it
• Minimum 3–4 years’ post-qualification experience in electrical building services design
• Proficient in software such as Amtech, Relux/Dialux, Revit, and Microsoft Office
• Good understanding of British Standards, Building Regulations, and ideally HTMs
• Experience with LV systems (HV knowledge advantageous), renewables and embedded generation
• Working knowledge of BREEAM and sustainability-led design
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• A proactive mindset with a desire to contribute to a growing team

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and clear path for career progression
• Flexible, agile working arrangements
• Generous holiday allowance with buy/sell options
• Enhanced sick pay, maternity and paternity leave
• Cycle to work and EV salary sacrifice schemes
• Eye care vouchers and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Annual team-building budget and involvement in community initiatives
• A supportive and inclusive culture where your ideas are valued