Principal Electrical Engineer

Principal / Associate Electrical Engineer – Data Centres

Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: £75,000 - £100,000+ DOE + Excellent Benefits
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Principal / Associate Electrical Engineer – Mission Critical Projects

Are you a Principal or Associate Electrical Engineer looking to take the lead on some of the UK's most technically demanding data centre projects

I'm working with a highly regarded building services consultancy that has established itself as a leader in the mission critical sector. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of UK and international projects, they're looking to appoint an experienced Principal / Associate Electrical Engineer to help drive the expansion of their specialist team.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in the design and delivery of hyperscale and colocation data centres, working alongside some of the industry's leading engineers on cutting-edge developments.

The Role

• Lead the electrical design and technical delivery of complex data centre projects.

• Manage projects across the full RIBA design lifecycle, from feasibility through to construction.

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary design teams.

• Lead design reviews, technical coordination, and quality assurance.

• Mentor and develop junior and senior engineers within the team.

• Support business development activities, client presentations, and bid submissions.

• Drive innovation, resilience, sustainability, and energy-efficient design solutions across mission critical facilities.

About You

• Degree qualified in Electrical or Building Services Engineering.

• Significant experience within Electrical Building Services consultancy.

• Proven experience delivering mission critical/data centre projects (hyperscale, colocation or enterprise preferred).

• Strong knowledge of HV/LV distribution, standby generation, UPS systems, critical power infrastructure and resilience strategies.

• Proficient with industry-standard design software including Revit, Amtech/Trimble ProDesign, Dialux/Relux and AutoCAD.

• Excellent understanding of UK Building Regulations, British Standards and CIBSE guidance.

• Strong leadership, commercial awareness and client management skills.

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or actively working towards Chartership.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary with performance bonus

• Hybrid and flexible working

• Private healthcare

• Enhanced pension contribution

• Generous annual leave

• Clear pathway to Associate Director and beyond

• Exposure to flagship UK and international data centre projects

• Ongoing technical training and professional development

• A collaborative, high-performing team with genuine opportunities to influence the growth of the business

If you're looking to join a consultancy at the forefront of the mission critical sector and play a leading role in delivering world-class data centre projects, I'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.