Principal Electrical Engineer

Join a market-leading consultancy at the forefront of mission-critical data centre design. Our client is renowned for delivering highly complex, technically challenging projects across the UK and Europe, helping some of the world’s biggest companies build next-generation, resilient, and energy-efficient data centres.

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You will have the opportunity to work on prestigious, cutting-edge data centre projects for high-profile clients across the UK and Europe, while leading and mentoring multi-disciplinary electrical teams to influence design and delivery at the highest level.

You will join a consultancy that values innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, collaborating closely with senior leadership to directly contribute to the company’s growth and strategic direction.

The role offers a supportive and inclusive culture, with hybrid working, excellent career development opportunities, and strong professional recognition for your expertise and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering teams on technically complex data centre projects.
• Provide technical, design, and contract management expertise across all project stages.
• Act as principal engineer, liaising with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
• Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, and financial performance.
• Mentor senior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
• Identify business opportunities and maintain strong client relationships.

Requirements

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Building Services Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards it; membership of CIBSE, IET, or similar.
• Experienced at Principal Engineer level, leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong technical knowledge in data centre electrical systems, with hands-on project experience desirable.
• Skilled in managing complex projects and client relationships.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and mentoring skills. xwzovoh
• Results-oriented, with strong problem-solving and coordination capabilities.