Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £50,000–£65,000
Hours - 40 per week 

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join a growing electrical design team. This role is ideally suited to an ambitious and career-focused engineer looking to become a key member of a multidisciplinary design team working alongside architectural, mechanical/HVAC, and process engineering disciplines.

The position involves leading electrical design packages on individual projects while supporting larger multidisciplinary projects across various RIBA design stages. The work is predominantly focused on building services, with occasional involvement in process-related electrical systems.

Projects are delivered within highly regulated environments, including the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, healthcare, and high-tech manufacturing sectors, supporting the design and delivery of cleanrooms, laboratories, and advanced manufacturing facilities.

Typical systems include:

Low Voltage (LV) distribution
Small power and mechanical power
Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
Earthing systems
Lighting and emergency lighting
Access control
CCTV and security systems
Voice and data networks
Fire alarm and detection systems, including VESDA
Solar PV and renewable energy systems
Building and facilities monitoring systemsWhere projects include process installations, responsibilities may also extend to controls and instrumentation.

Projects are managed using Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud), ensuring efficient collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities
Produce clear design scopes, specifications, and schedules throughout all project stages.
Design LV distribution systems using ElectricalOM and Trimble ProDesign.
Produce lighting and emergency lighting designs using Relux and DIALux.
Create LV distribution, earthing, and fire alarm schematic drawings using AutoCAD.
Develop coordinated Revit models incorporating:
Small power
Mechanical power
Earthing
Lighting
Access control
CCTV
Security systems
Voice and data
Fire alarm and detection systems
Solar PV and renewable energy systems
Building monitoring systems
Ensure designs are technically accurate, coordinated with other disciplines, and suitable for construction.Candidate Requirements Qualifications
Minimum Level 5 vocational qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.Experience
Minimum two years' experience in electrical building services design.
Experience delivering projects through multiple RIBA stages.
Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary design teams.Technical Knowledge
Good understanding of BS 7671:2018+A4:2026.
Knowledge of:
LV distribution systems
UPS systems
Solar PV and renewable technologies
Fire alarm systems
ATEX principles (desirable)Software Skills Experience with:

Microsoft 365
AutoCAD
ElectricalOM
Trimble ProDesign
Relux
DIALux
Revit (preferred)Other Requirements
Full UK driving licence.Benefits
Salary: £50,000–£65,000
Company pension scheme
Private healthcare scheme
Structured professional development
Professional membership fees paid
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Option to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave
Car allowance or salary sacrifice vehicle scheme
Employee rewards programme offering discounts at major retailers
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee referral schemeThe Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects within highly regulated sectors, contributing to the design of specialist facilities that support innovation in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and advanced manufacturing. The successful candidate will join a collaborative multidisciplinary team with excellent opportunities for professional growth and career development.

Get in touch now

If you're seeking a new opportunity and think you have the relevant skills and experience our client is looking for, then this could be the opportunity for you, so apply now or contact Stuart Cooper via LinkedIn.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
 
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