Senior Electrical Engineer – Data Centre Projects
Location: Greater London, UK Type: Full-Time, Permanent, HybridSeniority: Senior to Lead
About the RoleSentinel are partnering with an established MEP consultancy with a solid pipeline of high profile data centre work. They are looking to take on a senior lead as the first hire in an exciting new business department.
Responsibilities
• Leading the electrical design of hyperscale data centre projects including HV/LV power distribution, UPS systems, standby generation, automatic transfer switching, PDUs, and lighting and small power. • Managing the end-to-end electrical design process, ensuring outputs are delivered on time, to budget, and to the required quality standard. • Overseeing the electrical procurement process – preparing performance specifications and tender packages, and technically evaluating contractor and equipment supplier submissions. • Acting as the primary electrical technical lead for clients, contractors, and the wider design team throughout each project. • Carrying out load calculations, fault level analysis, power quality studies, and system resilience assessments. • Collaborating with Mechanical, Structural, and Civil disciplines to produce fully coordinated design packages. • Ensuring designs comply with BS 7671, IEC 62305, EN 50600, Uptime Institute Tier standards, and client requirements. • Mentoring and developing junior electrical engineers and CAD/BIM technicians….