Junior Electrical Engineer
| Posting date: | 03 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £28,000.0 to £35,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Up to £35,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 March 2026 |
| Location: | Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL1 1UT |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4766519_1770113449 |
Summary
Job Title: Graduate/ Junior Electrical Design Engineer - Building Services
Location: Rochdale
Full-timeSalary: £30,000 - £35,000
Company Information
Are you a Graduate/ Junior Electrical Design Engineer who is looking to work on technically challenging, high-value and rewarding projects in a specialist sector like the pharmaceutical sector? Then this is the role for you!
This is an opportunity to join a well-established Building Services Contractor with over 25 years of experience delivering bespoke M&E solutions on projects valued up to £100m.
The Role
You'll be assisting senior engineers with electrical design and delivery of complex building services projects. Working alongside a highly skilled engineering team, you'll have a great opportunity to gain a great level of exposure and direction from experienced professionals. This role is ideal for an engineer who has a year or two under their belt and is looking for quality training.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and specification of electrical building services systems
- Produce detailed calculations and design using industry software such as Amtech, Electrical OM, Relux, and Revit, but happy to train up on any software for the right candidate
- Prepare design drawings, technical specifications, and tender documentation
- Produce designs and drawings of fire alarms, access doors, lighting, emergency lighting and more
- Attend design team meetings, site visits, and inspections as required
- Ensure designs comply with current legislation, standards, and best practice
Key Requirements
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent)
- Minimum 1-5 years of experience in electrical building services design
- Working experience with design software
- Knowledge of relevant regulations, standards, and codes of practice
- Working towards membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., CIBSE) desirable
- Full UK driving licence preferred
What's On Offer
- Competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000
- Opportunities for career progression and professional development
- Support with chartership and ongoing training
- Collaborative and supportive working environment
- Involvement in high-profile and technically complex projects
- 5% pension, private healthcare, and flexible working hours
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on 0161 236 4949
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