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Waterman Group

Electrical Engineer (Contract)

On site

Manchester, United kingdom

Freelance

21-01-2026

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Communication Team Spirit

Job Specifications

Role: Electrical Engineer

Location: Manchester

Office presence: 3 days in the office

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 an Electrical Engineer contractor.

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 REVITT 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

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.

About the Company

Waterman Group is a multidisciplinary consultancy providing sustainable solutions to meet the planning, engineering design and project delivery needs of the property, infrastructure, environment and energy markets. Founded in 1952, the company has since grown into a leading engineering and environmental consultancy with offices throughout the UK, Australia and Europe. Waterman works with government agencies, local authorities, government-regulated industries and private sector clients to provide innovative, sustainable and e... Know more