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Electrical Design Engineer

  • Location Manchester, ENG
  • Salary £35k/year - 45k/year
  • Posted November 27, 2025

Electrical Design Engineer

Vertical Recruitment are partnering with a leading global engineering consultancy recognised for shaping high performing, sustainable and award-winning buildings around the world. Operating in more than 120 offices across more than 40 countries, our client brings together a diverse collective of problem solvers committed to creating a smart and sustainable future. Past projects include the regeneration of Salford Central through The New Bailey Estate development and much more!

About the role

Our client is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support their continued growth and help deliver high quality engineering solutions across a range of public and private sector projects. They maintain robust business knowledge and quality management systems to ensure first class design, engineering, construction and maintenance services, as well as award winning project development and consultancy support.

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of electrical engineering design on varied and often complex projects while gaining strong multidisciplinary experience.

Key responsibilities

  • Commit to continuous professional development
  • Demonstrate a strong interest in electrical engineering and sustainable design
  • Produce complex calculations, drawings and design work under supervision, while developing the ability to work independently on certain tasks
  • Develop an awareness of other engineering and environmental disciplines
  • Work closely with in house engineers, environmental specialists and CAD teams
  • Support project management activities and work to agreed deadlines
  • Provide updates to line managers as required
  • Build strong working relationships with clients, architects and the wider design team
  • Foster positive team relationships and contribute to a collaborative working environment

Who you are

  • Committed to ongoing professional development
  • Interested in electrical engineering and innovative, sustainable design approaches
  • Able to take responsibility for technical tasks with supervision and progress towards independent working
  • Keen to collaborate across disciplines and contribute to integrated project delivery
  • Reliable, organised and comfortable working to agreed timescales
  • A strong communicator who understands the importance of positive relationships with clients and internal teams

Qualifications and skills

  • Relevant professional qualifications in electrical engineering, building services or a related field
  • Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively
  • Ability to think strategically about project delivery and resource requirements
  • Strong interpersonal and people management skills
  • Strong written communication skills for producing clear and high standard reports
  • Effective IT skills for producing design documents and project material

What is on offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Private healthcare
  • Flexible and modern working environment that supports work life balance
  • Pension
  • Access to a highly engaged community of engineers, mentors and technical specialists across the UK
  • Supportive and collaborative culture with respect and encouragement from colleagues and leadership
  • Freedom to contribute ideas and make a meaningful impact
  • Structured training and clear progression pathways within a forward thinking organisation

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