Job Description

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? Would you like to get involved with delivering some of the world's most exciting projects and join a dynamic, growing team who are at the forefront of sustainable design? If so, we want you to join our Building Services team in Manchester as a Principal Electrical Engineer!



Located close to Manchester's Spinningfields cultural hub, our office in the Trinity building offers an ideal place from which to make the most of this vibrant area. Our welcoming and diverse team is working on some of the most prestigious and innovative projects in Manchester, across the UK and around the world. From sustainability-focused offices and commercial premises to cutting-edge healthcare facilities and from award-winning retail developments to major new residential communities, you'll have the opportunity to play a major role in delivering schemes across a huge range of sectors.



An opportunity has arisen within Waterman Building Services Manchester, for the position of

Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer

. Working as a key member of the team, you will be provided with the autonomy to design Electrical services in many sectors of the industry and be client facing, representing the company.



To fulfil this role, you will need to be degree qualified, or in the process of obtaining your degree (or equivalent), demonstrate suitable design experience in the building services sector (preferably across a variety of sectors) and be an effective communicator, both verbally and in the production of reports and specifications.

Key requirements

You will have experience in using recognised design software tools such as REVIT and ideally have exposure to MagiCAD Have great communication skills that can adapt both to external parties and clients but also within the team Understand project needs and be able to manage the full delivery You will have recognised qualifications in Electrical services design and either be working towards Chartered Status, or have an interest in doing so Be able to work both autonomously and as part of a team in support to deliver projects Experience of people management is desirable Future flexibility will be needed for regular co-operation, travel and inter-office working In house expertise for Electrical enquiries

Within Waterman we now carry out our projects in the 3D environment and are rolling out StabiCAD design tool across all offices. While a detailed knowledge of this software is not a essential (training will be provided) an awareness of working in a 3D environment is, as is a knowledge of cable sizing and lighting design software.



As well as a competitive salary, Waterman has a friendly and professional working environment with a strong team spirit, offering opportunities to work on a variety of projects with many blue-chip clients. Waterman promotes the development of individuals skills and offer career progression opportunities.

What's on offer for you:

An opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary team in a leading consultancy Competitive salary and benefits package Excellent future career opportunities 26 days holiday per year, rising to 31 days with loyalty days, plus bank holidays Fantastic training and development culture Access to mentoring support from industry experts Opportunity to play a key role in exciting and varied projects Opportunity to be client facing and the chance to get involved with business development and marketing activities Fast-tracked career progression for the right candidates

Job type

Permanent

Industry

Engineering

Posted

2025-10-02T00:00:00
2 days ago