Senior Engineer – Electrical U.K (Data Centres)

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our soon-to-be‑launched Birmingham office, working closely with our established Dublin team. This is an exciting opportunity to support the growth of our new UK hub while delivering major hyperscale data centre projects across the EMEA region.

The role initially will be fully remote, with flexible office attendance required once the Birmingham hub is operational as part of a hybrid working model.

As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you will deliver projects across EMEA from initial concept through to client handover, take ownership of project delivery, build strong client relationships and ensure all deliverables meet our quality assurance standards.

About you

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in electrical engineering within the building services sector.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Working towards or already Chartered Engineer status (CEng or equivalent); advantage but not essential.
• Proven experience leading projects and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.
• Experience across various sectors such as commercial, healthcare, life sciences, or data centres preferred.
• Electrical Building Services design (e.g. lighting, power distribution, fire alarm, security, emergency systems).
• Strong understanding of relevant standards, including IEC, IS, BS and EN regulations.
• Familiarity with CIBSE and IET codes of practice.
• Proficient in software such as AutoCAD, Revit MEP, Dialux, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office.
• Experience in producing detailed electrical load calculations and system coordination.
• Knowledge of sustainable design and low‑energy solutions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design on projects, managing delivery from concept through to construction and handover.
• Champion electrical design standards and drive adoption of innovative technologies and sustainable solutions.
• Coordinate and manage a multidisciplinary engineering team, ensuring high‑quality output and timely delivery.
• Liaise with clients, architects, project managers and contractors, acting as the key point of contact for electrical design matters.
• Prepare technical specifications and fully detailed tender packages, including reports, analysis and recommendations.
• Oversee and perform design and installation quality checks in line with project requirements and industry regulations.
• Develop project scopes in collaboration with the design team and clients.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and graduates.
• Participate in design reviews, technical workshops and site inspections as needed.

Day‑to‑Day Activities

• Manage delivery of electrical design from concept through to construction and handover.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to maintain high‑quality output.
• Act as main point of contact for electrical design matters with all stakeholders.
• Conduct and review design and installation quality checks.
• Mentor junior staff and help with their professional development.

Benefits

• Flexible Fridays and a 9‑day fortnight working schedule.
• Flexible working times and hybrid model.
• 25 days holiday.
• Pension scheme.
• Reimbursement of working travel out‑of‑pocket expenses.
• Regular training, mentoring and further college support.
• Support for chartership.
• Subsidised health insurance allowance.
• Professional subscription fee paid by the company.
• Paid statutory leaves.
• Referral scheme.
• Heavily subsidised social committee (clubs and regular social events).

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