Electrical Design Engineer

Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking to take that next step in your career? Do you want to work on exceptionally varied and diverse projects? As the demand for our expertise continues to grow, we now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our significantly experienced and talented Engineering Team based at our central Manchester office. Our client list includes education, commercial, high-end residential, retail, industrial, leisure and many more. As a Senior Electrical Engineer at Ridge, you will be exposed to many sectors and many cultures. Building Services Engineers design, install and maintain the services that are needed to allow the building to do what it's designed to. What you need to do to be effective in this role Working as part of a design team delivering design from feasibility to completion and handover Liaising closely with other professionals including clients, structural engineers, architects, surveyors, and contractors of in-house and external project teams Attending a range of project group and technical meetings Ensuring that the design and maintenance of building systems meets legislative and health and safety requirements Advising clients and architects on energy use and conservation in a range of buildings and sites, aiming to minimise the environmental impact and reduce the carbon footprint Designing site-specific equipment as required Technical reviews of contractor's proposals and on-site Inspections of the installation of building systems and maintenance and operating procedures Using specialist computer-aided design (CAD) and BIM (Revit), Trimble (Amtech), Revit / Dialux software and other resources to design the systems required for the project The skills and experience you need to have for this role, Our 1,400+ people bring a vast range of skills, delivering a professional mindset, gritty discipline and a genuine passion to every one of the thousands of projects they undertake each year. They're the foundation of our success - they drive our vision, embody our values and separate us from the competition. Come and join us if you're hungry to be part of an exceptional team - if you put quality first - if you're motivated by ingenuity and if you're always aspiring to be the very best.

• Quality
• THE CORNERSTONE OF OUR BUSINESS.
From concept to execution, our work is driven by passion, technical expertise and an uncompromising commitment to excellence - delivering solutions that stand the test of time. We don't need - or want - to be the biggest. Just the best.
• Ingenuity
• AS STANDARD.
We question assumptions and look beyond the obvious - applying technical depth and creativity to solve problems that matter. We find better ways today, then improve on them tomorrow.
• Partnership
• BUILT ON TRUST. GROWN OVER TIME.
Since 1946, strong relationships have shaped everything we do. We listen, challenge with care, and stay with you for the long haul - turning shared goals into lasting impact.
• Aspiration
• THE FIRE IN OUR BELLY.
  
  To be successful in this role you will have an accredited Building Services degree or higher educational qualification and significant experience in a similar role. Ideally chartered or working towards chartered engineer status with a suitable institution. You will need to be an excellent communicator who can articulate complicated issues between our clients and our highly skilled project teams. You will also need to show ambition and a willingness to learn whilst demonstrating a high level diligence and organisational skills.
  
  Ridge operate a CIBSE accredited mentor scheme for registration to the Engineer Council to obtain CEng, We are Ridge, a Built Environment Consultancy. We help our clients transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment., We believe that everyone performs their best when they feel like they belong and can be their true selves at work. As an equal opportunities' employer, we will support you to ensure you have everything you need to be successful and achieve your best in your career at Ridge. If you'd like to discuss accessibility, accommodations or adjustments during your application and selection process, please contact us at and we will work with you to ensure you feel included and supported.
A polite note to Recruitment Agencies We enjoy great relationships with our agency partners within our framework, and fully believe in the value of a blended approach to finding the best talent. However, we are recruiting for this role directly and aren't seeking support from agency partners at this time - any unsolicited CV introductions won't be honoured, and we won't grant candidate ownerships on any introduction that you make for roles that haven't been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team. We are committed to nurturing strong partnerships within our agency framework, but there are occasions where we looking to enlist the help of others. If you would be interested in working with us in the future, please send a message to , and we'll reach out to you should there be an opportunity. A polite note to recruitment agencies We are recruiting for this role directly and aren't seeking support from our agency partners. Any unsolicited CV introductions won't be honoured, and we won't grant candidate ownership on any introductions you make for roles that haven't been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team. If you are a recruitment agency who doesn't currently work with Ridge but would like to, please send a message to workwithus@ridge.co.uk, and we'll reach out to you should there be an opportunity. Note to recruitment agencies We are recruiting for this role directly and aren't seeking support from our agency partners. Any unsolicited CV introductions won't be honoured, and we won't grant candidate ownership on any introductions you make for roles that haven't been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team. If you are a recruitment agency who doesn't currently work with Ridge but would like to, please send a message to , and we'll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

We start with a vision - then push the boundaries of what's possible. With bold ideas and a clear view of the future, we turn ambitions into meaningful outcomes. Your benefits The benefits package we have put together for you supports every aspect of your life. Annual leave A healthy holiday allowance that starts at 25 days pa, plus the option to buy, carry over or sell. Community spirit You can take three volunteering days each year to spend time on causes close to your heart. Mental health Mental Health First Aiders are here to support you, backed up by Unum's Help@hand app. Financial benefits A path to peace of mind: life assurance, pension scheme and income protection. Physical wellbeing Your health is a priority for us too, so we offer medical insurance, private GP access and discounted gym membership. Flexible working Our flexible approach to hybrid working is there to suit you, your family and your team. Career development A pathway at Ridge that's focused on your professional, personal or educational aspirations. Extra benefits Performance bonus, car allowance and more based on your role - and progression.