Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer

Data centres are one of the fastest moving spaces in engineering right now, and this is a genuine chance to be part of a consultancy that's thriving in it. Our client is a multi disciplinary building services consultancy with a growing, highly regarded Mission Critical team, delivering complex, high profile data centre projects for major international clients.

They're expanding fast and looking for a Senior or Principal Electrical Design Engineer to join a talented, close knit MEP team. You'll get real ownership of design work, exposure to some of the most technically demanding projects in the sector, and a clear progression path.

What you'll be doing

• Producing conceptual and detailed electrical design solutions in line with client briefs
• Carrying out electrical services design calculations using Trimble (Amtech), Hevacomp and lighting design software
• Supporting Medium Voltage design and utility provider point of connection processes
• Working across MV/LV distribution, substations, UPS, generators, small power, lighting, lightning protection and earthing for mission critical facilities
• Taking projects from feasibility studies and concept design through to detailed design
• Producing electrical specifications and schedules
• Building strong working relationships with architects, structural engineers, project managers and quantity surveyors
• Acting as a technical point of contact for clients

What we're looking for

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Building Services or a related discipline
• Solid data centre or mission critical design experience
• Working toward Chartered status, or already chartered (CIBSE / IET)
• Strong knowledge of MV/LV distribution, UPS, generators and standby power systems
• Familiarity with data centre tier rating systems and hyperscale or colocation requirements
• Working knowledge of Revit and BIM workflows (ACC, BIM 360 and Navisworks are a bonus)
• A collaborative, client facing approach and strong communication skills

What's in it for you

• Salary £50,000 to £80,000 DOE
• Annual bonus, typically £1,000 to £5,000
• Hybrid working, 2 to 3 days a week from London, Manchester, Leeds or Sunderland
• A genuinely collaborative, multi disciplinary team
• A clear route toward Principal and Associate Director progression
• The chance to work on some of the most technically interesting projects in the UK and internationally

If you're an electrical design engineer looking for real technical variety, strong support and a clear future, we'd love to hear from you.