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    Civil Engineering

    Senior Electrical Engineer (EC&I)

    Manchester, United KingdomHybridFull-time5+ yrs experiencePosted 3w ago
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    Job description

    Senior Electrical Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer
    Hybrid – 3 days per week in office
    Location: Manchester, Chester or Leeds

    About GHD
    As one of the world’s leading professional services organisations, GHD delivers iconic projects that shape communities and create lasting impact. With more than 10,000 people across the globe, we operate in the water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation markets.

    We are committed to nurturing exceptional talent and offering remarkable career‑shaping opportunities, including the chance to grow your skills and gain global experience.

    The Opportunity

    We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior EC&I Engineer to join our growing Northwest team, based in Manchester, Chester or Leeds. This is a hybrid role, with 3 days per week in the office.

    You’ll bring experience working on multi‑discipline design projects within the Water sector, with additional experience in Industrial, Chemical, Power or Nuclear sectors considered highly advantageous. Ideally, you will be a Chartered Engineer (CEng) with at least 5 years’ experience in an engineering design environment.

    In this role, you will develop a range of design deliverables including Control Philosophy / FDS, SLDs, CBDs, schedules, loop drawings and cable calculations. You’ll also engage directly with clients, fostering strong working relationships and supporting ongoing business development.

    What You Will Bring

    Qualifications, Technical Skills & Experience

    • Degree qualified in an Electrical Engineering discipline
    • Chartered or working towards Chartership with a relevant professional body (IET)
    • Strong technical knowledge across a variety of sectors
    • Proven design management skills with a focus on client delivery
    • Experience mentoring and supervising junior engineers and graduates
    • Competent user of Microsoft Office, plus working knowledge of Trimble ProDesign and AutoCAD

    Experience in any of the following is advantageous:

    • HV design
    • ATEX
    • SIL design
    Personal Attributes
    • Strong client focus
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Innovative and proactive problem solver
    • Collaborative and adaptable team player
    Our Commitment to You

    At GHD, fostering diversity and supporting flexible working is central to how we operate. We offer an inclusive, friendly and professional culture built on our core values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect and Integrity.

    You will also benefit from:

    • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
    • Professional development via the GHD Business School
    • Additional leave and family‑friendly policies
    • Flexible working arrangements
    Why GHD?

    GHD is proudly employee‑owned, and this drives our passion, accountability and commitment to delivering outstanding client outcomes. Our ownership model gives our people autonomy, influence and a strong sense of purpose, enabling us to pursue new opportunities and deliver excellence across all projects.

    Inclusion & Diversity
    We celebrate individual achievement and value the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of gender reassignment, age, disability, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, or race.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Ghd

    Established in 1928 and privately owned by our people, GHD operates across five continents - Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America - and the Pacific region. We employ more than 9000 people in 200+ offices to deliver projects with high standards of safety, quality and ethics across the entire asset value chain. Driven by a client-service led culture, we connect the knowledge, skill and experience of our people with innovative practices, technical capabilities and robust systems to create lasting community benefits. Committed to sustainable development, GHD improves the physical, natural and social environments of the many communities in which we operate. We are guided by our workplace health, safety, quality and environmental management systems, which are certified by Lloyds Register Quality Assurance to the relevant international standards (ISO and OHSAS). In alignment with the global demands of water, energy and urbanisation, our aim is to exceed the expectations of our clients and contribute to their success.

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    Industry
    Civil Engineering
    Founded
    1928
    Open roles
    620

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