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Electrical Design Engineer

Job Posted: 21 days ago

Salary: £ 35 - 40 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester

Expire in: 7 days

Job Description

Electrical Design Engineer (Contract – Long Term)
Location: Manchester (Hybrid / Site Travel Required)
Rate: £35–£40 per hour
Contract: Long-term

The Role

We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Design Engineer to join a leading engineering team delivering large-scale, mission critical projects. This is a long-term contract opportunity offering stability and the chance to work on high-profile developments.

You will be involved across the full project lifecycle, supporting both design and construction phases in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

  * Design of electrical systems for large mission critical projects, including LV Distribution, UPS systems and generator systems

  * Production of electrical schematics and layout drawings using AutoCAD and/or Revit

  * Carry out electrical design calculations using Amtech (or similar)

  * Support lighting design using Dialux (desirable)

  * Prepare technical specifications and engineering reports

  * Attend design meetings and coordinate with internal and external teams

  * Support construction activities including site inspections and commissioning

  * Liaise with subcontractors and procurement teams

  * Review technical aspects of purchase orders

  * Provide technical support throughout installation and project delivery

Requirements

  * HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering

  * Experience in electrical design within building services (experience on mission critical projects advantageous but not essential)

  * Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit preferred

  * Amtech experience beneficial

  * Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

  * Strong communication and organisational skills

  * Ability to manage workload and meet project deadlines

  * Based within commutable distance of Manchester with full UK working rights

What’s on Offer

  * Competitive hourly rate of £35–£40 per hour, depending on experience

  * Long-term contract with a strong pipeline of secured work

  * Opportunity to work on major, technically challenging projects

  * Collaborative and professional team environment

  * Immediate or short notice start available

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