Looking to work on innovative building projects while developing your career in sustainable engineering? This is an exciting opportunity for an Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer to join a respected building services consultancy where engineers are encouraged to contribute ideas, develop their technical expertise, and play a key role in delivering high-quality low-carbon building solutions.
Our client is a well-established building services engineering consultancy with a strong focus on sustainable design and high-quality engineering. The business is employee-owned and has built an excellent reputation for delivering technically complex and environmentally responsible projects across a wide variety of sectors.
Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, they are now looking to recruit an Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer to join their collaborative MEP team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a consultancy known for its design-led engineering approach, offering exposure to challenging projects and clear opportunities for professional development.
Location: Manchester
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 (depending on experience and skills)
Employment Type: Permanent
Career Development
Structured learning and professional development are actively supported, including mentorship towards professional accreditation.
Purpose of the Role
This role involves working as part of one of the multi-disciplinary MEP engineering groups to design and deliver projects across a range of sectors. The aim is to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions that work effectively for clients and integrate seamlessly with the architectural and structural design.
You will interact with multiple design disciplines and specialists to identify project requirements and provide engineering solutions that meet both client expectations and project budgets.
Working alongside an experienced team of engineers, you will gain valuable exposure to technically interesting projects while developing your skills and contributing to the delivery of sustainable building solutions.
This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience in low-carbon and energy-efficient building design, supporting the transition towards net-zero developments.
Key responsibilities include:
- Designing electrical building services systems across a variety of sectors
- Supporting projects across multiple RIBA stages
- Collaborating with architects, clients and wider design teams
- Undertaking site visits and technical reviews during construction
- Contributing to technical discussions and project meetings
- Supporting and mentoring graduate engineers as your experience develops
This role offers exposure to complex and technically challenging projects where sustainability is embedded within the engineering approach.
Benefits
- Excellent opportunities for career progression within a technically focused consultancy
- Support and mentorship towards professional accreditation
- Exposure to technically interesting and varied projects
- Flexible working arrangements
- Opportunity to contribute to long-term business growth
- Generous holiday allowance (including bank holidays)
- Pension scheme and private healthcare
- Performance-related bonuses
You’ll be joining a company where engineers are encouraged to shape projects, influence sustainability strategies, and contribute to the future direction of the practice.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Minimum 3/4 years’ experience within a UK building services consultancy
- Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (or similar)
- Experience using AutoCAD, Revit and Amtech / electrical design software
- Good understanding of electrical systems within building design
- Familiarity with CDM Regulations and designer responsibilities
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to approach technical challenges with initiative and problem-solving ability
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage workload and deadlines effectively
- Comfortable discussing technical concepts with colleagues, clients and project teams
If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for this role, please apply now.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.