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Job Description

Equans is looking for an Electrical Design Engineer (Decarbonisation & Energy Solutions) to join our team in Manchester. This is a full-time role. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle, and benefits package.\n\nThe Electrical Design Engineer (Intermediate) contributes to the design and delivery of low-carbon Electrical systems across a range of retrofit and energy efficiency projects.

Working under the guidance of senior engineers, the role includes developing integrating low-carbon electrical systems such as solar PV, battery storage, LED lighting, and building power infrastructure.\n\nThis role offers the opportunity to build technical expertise, develop project delivery skills, and actively support the UK’s decarbonisation and net-zero goals through innovative engineering solutions.\n\nWhat will you deliver?\n\nElectrical Design & Engineering\n\nAssist with Electrical system designs across all RIBA Stages that includes the design of 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 .\nPractical experience or a keen interest in solar PV design, including ground-mounted systems and building-integrated solutions (BIPV). \nAbility to produce design drawings, schematics and calculations under supervision.\nPractical experience or keen interest in solar PV system design.\nAbility to develop load assessments, lighting design, cable calculations and equipment schedules\nProficient in AutoCAD with willingness to develop strong Revit/BIM capability.\nSupport coordination of BIM and CAD-based design processes. \n\nProject & Technical Support\n\nAssist in preparing technical reports, drawings, specifications, and schedules.\nParticipate in design team meetings, capturing key actions and learning opportunities.\nSupport and assist with risk reviews, design updates, and supplier engagement.\nProvide technical input during procurement and early-stage contractor liaison.\nSupport internal teams with planning and funding application inputs.\nAssist in identifying design risks and contribute to risk mitigation strategies and update the design risk registers. \n\nTeam Development & Collaboration\n\nCollaborate closely with senior engineers for mentoring and guidance.\nParticipate in design workshops and CPD sessions.\nSupport knowledge-sharing within the team and adopt best practices.\nLiaise with the design and project delivery teams to ensure smooth progression into delivery. \n\nWhat can we offer you?\n\nOn offer is a competitive salary, and benefit package, which includes;\n\n24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)\nLife Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary\nEmployee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers\nGym membership discounts \nCycle to work scheme \nHoliday purchase scheme\n2 corporate social responsibility days per year\nBroad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes\nAttractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme\nAccess to our growing employee networks\n24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app \n\nWho are you?\n\nExperience:\n\nExperience in electrical services design, typically gained over several years\nPrevious participation in multidisciplinary project teams.\nExposure to retrofit, decarbonisation, or low-carbon projects \nSolid understanding of Electrical systems.\nAwareness of low-carbon technologies (heat pumps, BMS, district heating).\nBasic knowledge of relevant standards e.g., CIBSE, PAS 2035, MCS, Building Safety Act, and UK building regulations.\nCompetent with BIM/CAD tools and energy modelling software. \n\nWho are we?\n\nIn the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.Our ambition\n\nAt Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus.

We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way.

These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day. What's next?If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.\n\nAs part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. \n\nAt Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported.

We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. and is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. \n\nYou’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the + community), RISE (representing people from backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.\n\nFor this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK.

Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role.  Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.\n\nThe Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers

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