Electrical Engineer (Capital Programmes)
| Posting date: | 29 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £40 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 May 2026 |
| Location: | Manchester, North West, M60 2LA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP233349CT1757-000A FE4D / 1-29042026 |
Summary
Electrical Engineer (Capital Programmes) needed in Manchester
This is a temporary contract paying £40ph PAYE
This is a temporary role
The reference number is: 000A FE4D / 1
Position Title: Electrical Engineer
Hours: 35 hours per week, based on 5 days / 7 hours / day. 3 days in the office 2 days WFH
Hybrid WFH
Electrical Engineer to work within its M&E project team.
The successful applicant will take responsibility for electrical design, planning, management and delivery of projects and programmes. The work of the Division is diverse and typically includes the maintenance and refurbishment work of: school programmes, listed buildings, art galleries, city centre public realm monuments, national sporting/leisure facilities, infrastructure & fabrication improvements to Manchester’s parks, solar PV installations, decarbonisation schemes and design of the Manchester Christmas Market power scheme.
The applicant should demonstrate experience of working on a range of projects involving electrical design and have a wide range of construction knowledge. This is to be underpinned with a successful track record in the delivery with major refurbishment, new build schemes and inspecting and reporting of defects.
NBS specification software or other similar packages, calculations and feasibility studies on all types of buildings. Additionally, you will also possess a good working knowledge of building and planning legislation, Health & Safety legislation, CDM Regulations, CAD software systems and relevant commercial and contractual experience.
It is desirable that the successful candidate will hold an Electrical Engineering Degree/HND/HNC in a relevant subject or equivalent qualification and demonstratable experience of a recognised engineering apprenticeship and gained 5 years post qualification experience.
The Council is an employer of choice and offers a range of generous terms and conditions and staff benefits which include:
- A 35-hour working week
- Flexible working
- The 3 days office based 2 days WFH
- Training and development to remain up to date & current with industry standards
If you have the above experience and skills and would like to work in a dynamic and interesting environment, we would like to hear from you.
If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Beth@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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