Location: Manchester
Working Pattern: 3–4 days office-based
Overview
An established and growing building services consultancy is looking to appoint an Electrical Engineer at Senior to Associate level to support the continued growth of its Manchester office.
This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded consultancy delivering technically complex, design-led projects across the built environment, with a strong focus on sustainability, building physics and practical engineering solutions.
The Business
Established building services consultancy with a strong reputation in the UK market
Operating across multiple offices including Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool
Approximately 75 employees with consistent growth over the past 15+ years
Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) structure - offering tax-free annual bonuses (up to £3,600)
Strong emphasis on collaboration, technical excellence and long-term staff development
The business delivers full MEP consultancy services, including electrical design, sustainability, building physics and low-carbon solutions across a wide range of sectors.
Projects
You will be involved in a diverse portfolio of projects, including:
High-rise residential developments
Commercial office schemes
Mixed-use and large-scale urban developments
Projects are typically delivered from concept through to detailed design, often on complex, high-value city centre schemes.
Role & Responsibilities
Lead and deliver electrical building services design from concept through to completion
Produce and review detailed design calculations, specifications and drawings
Manage projects and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams
Engage with clients, architects and external stakeholders
Support and mentor junior engineers (Senior level and above)
Contribute to technical standards, innovation and sustainable design strategies
At Associate level, there will also be a focus on:
Team leadership and project oversight
Client relationship management and business development
Supporting the growth and direction of the Manchester office
Requirements
Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
Proven experience within a building services consultancy environment
Strong technical knowledge of electrical design within the built environment
Experience delivering projects across residential and/or commercial sectors
Proficiency in industry software such as AutoCAD, Revit and design tools
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Chartered status or working towards (e.g. CEng) is desirable.
What’s on Offer
Clear progression from Senior to Associate level
Employee Ownership Trust bonus (tax-free, up to £3,600 annually)
Opportunity to work on high-profile, technically challenging projects
Collaborative, growing business with a strong technical culture
Long-term career development and leadership opportunities
Salary description
£48000.00 - £75000.00 per year