Electrical Design Engineer

The Opportunity Our client is an award-winning electrical contractor based in the North West with a strong in-house design capability and a track record of delivering across a broad range of sectors. They are looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to join their design team on a permanent basis, working out of their Ashton-under-Lyne office. This is a well-established design function with a varied workload, and the role offers genuine technical breadth across project types. For someone who wants to be involved from early design stages through to site completion, it is a solid opportunity with a contractor that has built a real reputation. About the Business Founded in 2010, our client has grown consistently and is now recognised as one of the North West’s fastest-growing electrical contractors, delivering design and build packages across healthcare, education, commercial, pharmaceutical, rail, industrial and leisure sectors. They operate a 24/7 model, hold full industry accreditation including NICEIC approval, and put a genuine emphasis on quality at every stage of the project. The business has a strong culture of developing people from within – their apprenticeship programme has produced over 18 qualified electricians to date – and the in-house design team sits at the centre of how they win and deliver work. What You’ll Be Doing * Producing electrical design drawings, schematics and specifications for building services packages * Carrying out lighting calculations, power distribution design and cable sizing * Supporting design and build tenders with technical input and design deliverables * Coordinating with project managers, mechanical engineers and main contractors * Attending site visits and design meetings as required * Ensuring all designs comply with BS 7671 (18th Edition) and relevant British Standards * Reviewing and commenting on third-party design submissions What We’re Looking For * Proven background in electrical design within a building services or M&E contracting environment * Proficiency in AutoCAD and at least one design calculation package such as Amtech, Trimble, Dialux or Relux * HNC, HND or degree-level qualification in electrical engineering or building services * Up-to-date knowledge of BS 7671 and relevant British Standards * Confident communicator, comfortable working with clients, consultants and site teams * Comfortable working across a varied mix of project types and sectors What’s on Offer * Salary of £60,000 – £70,000 depending on experience * Company benefits package * Permanent, full-time position with a growing contractor * Varied project portfolio spanning multiple sectors