Electrical Engineering Manager - Data Centre - SME
PRS Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Electrical Engineering Manager – Mission-Critical - Data Centres - £85,000 to £95,000 Plus Car allowance, annual bonus and many more In-House - direct employed
Join one of the world’s largest and most forward-thinking organisations, leading the way in the global data centre industry. We are looking for an ambitious and experienced Electrical Engineering Manager to lead a team of electrical engineers within our Central Engineering function.
As a subject matter expert, you will be responsible for overseeing all electrical systems within your region, ensuring the highest levels of safety, efficiency, and reliability. Acting as a key interface between Data Centre Operations, Design teams, OEMs, and customers, you will play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our mission-critical infrastructure. This is an exceptional opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-growth environment where innovation and excellence are at the core of what we do.
What You Will Do:
- Lead the Electrical Engineering function across the UK and Western Europe (UK, Netherlands, Spain, France).
- Manage, develop, and expand a team of electrical engineers, ensuring high-quality delivery.
- Oversee stakeholder management, providing regular updates to internal and external teams.
- Conduct root-cause analysis and implement lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.
- Develop and implement electrical safety rules, ensuring compliance and harmonisation across operations.
- Act as a senior escalation point for electrical and control issues.
- Lead the development of SOPs, EOPs, and MOPs, ensuring best practices in electrical operations.
- Serve as a strategic partner for Design teams, OEMs, and external consultants, bringing deep technical expertise to mission-critical projects.
What We Are Looking For:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Proven leadership experience, managing electrical engineers in a mission-critical environment.
- Expertise in HV/LV systems, UPS, standby power, BMS/EMS, and control systems within Data Centres or similar sectors.
- Experience as a High Voltage Authorising Engineer (HV AE).
- Strong technical knowledge of short circuits, discrimination, and arc flash studies.
- Demonstrated ability to optimise electrical systems for efficiency and reliability.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Track record of training development and technical mentoring.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards it.
- Fluency in English; and additional European languages (Dutch, Spanish, French, German) are a plus.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% across the region.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a global leader in the data centre industry, offering world-class career progression.
- Work in a highly professional, innovative, and fast-paced environment.
- Lead cutting-edge projects that shape the future of mission-critical infrastructure.
If you are a results-driven Electrical Engineering Manager looking for a career-defining role, we want to hear from you.
Apply now and be part of an industry leader driving innovation in the data centre space!
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering, Design, and Management
Industries
Engineering Services, Facilities Services, and Electric Power Generation
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