Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Decarb Retrofit - Built Env.) in Manchester
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Job Description
Overview of role
This role offers an opportunity for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to take a leading position in the delivery of decarbonisation and sustainable retrofit projects across the built environment. You will work on projects that directly contribute to the transition to low-carbon energy, shaping electrical solutions for commercial and public-sector buildings.
You’ll be trusted to provide technical leadership, coordinate complex designs, and mentor others, while working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, compliant, and future-ready electrical systems.
Role responsibilities and requirements
• Lead the design and delivery of LV electrical building services for decarbonisation and retrofit projects, including power distribution, solar PV, battery storage, LED lighting, and smart control systems.
• Take ownership of electrical design across RIBA Stages 2–5, producing calculations, single-line diagrams, schematics, schedules, and technical reports.
• Design and integrate solar PV systems, including rooftop, ground-mounted, and building-integrated solutions.
• Coordinate closely with mechanical and energy teams to support integrated low-carbon solutions such as heat pumps.
• Manage engagement with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs), from feasibility through to applications and approvals.
• Lead electrical design packages on multidisciplinary projects, ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Review, QA, and sign off electrical designs in line with BS 7671, IET Wiring Regulations, and UK Building Regulations.
• Engage confidently with clients and contractors, contributing to design reviews, technical workshops, and presentations.
• Support design risk management and contribute to project delivery from concept through to completion.
Key skills and qualities needed
Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent).
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or actively working towards chartership.
• Strong background in electrical building services design within the built environment.
• Proven experience delivering low-carbon, energy efficiency, and sustainable retrofit projects.
• In-depth experience with power systems, solar PV, battery storage, lighting, and smart building technologies.
• Comfortable working across the full RIBA stages within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience on public-sector or funding-led decarbonisation programmes (e.g. PSDS, SHDF).
• Strong communicator who enjoys leading technical discussions and mentoring junior engineers.
• Organised, commercially aware, and motivated by delivering meaningful environmental impact.
Further information
This role suits an engineer looking to take ownership of technically challenging electrical designs, develop leadership capability, and play a direct role in the decarbonisation of the built environment. Alongside a very attractive package you will expect excellent career development opportunities and a dynamic and encouraging work culture.
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
- Location:
- Manchester
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Retrofit, Design Engineer, Engineer, Electrical Design, Senior, Engineering, Design, Electrical
