Data Centre CA Principal Electrical Engineer in Cardiff with Visa Sponsorship

NaijaUKHub; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global leader

Strong team environment

Hyperscale data centres

Mentoring

In-person onboarding

Job summary

AECOM LIMITED in Cardiff is recruiting a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead data centre MEP projects, taking full ownership of delivery and coordinating a multi-disciplinary team. You’ll develop designs, cost control, and client-facing solutions in a globally renowned infrastructure consulting firm.

The role emphasizes leadership in a fast-paced data centre environment, with mentoring and opportunities to shape innovative, sustainable electrical systems for hyperscale facilities in the UK.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate experience in a building services design role with data centres.
• Proficient in ETAP, Relux/Dialux, MS Project, AutoCAD and Revit.
• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, building services bias.
• Eligible to work in the UK; visa sponsorship available for foreign nationals.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and own project delivery in the Data Centre MEP team.
• Provide specialised technical input for studies and designs.
• Prepare contract documentation and cost control.
• Lead multi-disciplinary design teams and present solutions to clients.
• Coordinate design meetings and ensure sustainable engineering solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team supervision

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (building services bias)

Tools

ETAP

Relux

Dialux

MS Project

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Licensed visa sponsor — AECOM LIMITED is on the Home Office register of licensed worker sponsors (Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker), so it can sponsor a work visa. This particular advert does not mention sponsorship, so confirm with the employer before you apply. Applicants from Nigeria and elsewhere, in the UK or overseas, may apply. Check any employer on our sponsor list

This Data Centre CA Principal Electrical Engineer role with AECOM in Cardiff is an exceptional opportunity for skilled professionals. It is ideal for Nigerian and African immigrants seeking to advance their careers in the UK, as visa sponsorship is explicitly available for foreign applicants. While the salary is not advertised, the position offers the chance to work with a world-renowned infrastructure consulting firm on cutting-edge data centre projects.

Job Description

As a Principal Electrical Engineer within AECOM's Data Centre MEP team, you will be instrumental in running projects and taking full ownership of project delivery. This involves providing specialised technical input for studies and designs, preparing comprehensive contract documentation and specifications, and managing project-related estimating and cost control.

You will lead a team of engineers focusing on electrical scopes, collaborating closely with a wider multi-disciplinary team. The role also requires compiling technical project reports, presenting solutions to clients, and actively participating in design team and coordination meetings, ensuring innovative and sustainable engineering solutions are delivered.

Requirements

• Post-graduate experience in a building services design role, with a significant focus on data centres.
• Conversant with ETAP, Relux/Dialux, MS Project, AutoCAD, and Revit software packages.
• Master’s degree qualified (or equivalent experience) in electrical engineering, preferably with a building services bias.
• Member of a professional accreditation body (IET or CIBSE CEng accredited) or actively working towards it.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and supervising multi-disciplinary design teams on medium to large-scale projects.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is available for foreign nationals requiring a work permit.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a global leader in infrastructure consulting, delivering impactful projects.
• Supportive and close-knit community within the Data Centre MEP team, fostering professional growth.
• Exposure to designing new hyperscale and co-location data centres at the forefront of technology.
• Mentoring and development opportunities from accomplished peers and colleagues.
• A commitment to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process, with in-person onboarding.

How to Prepare

For Nigerian and African immigrants targeting this Principal Electrical Engineer role in the UK, it is crucial to tailor your application to meet UK professional standards. Ensure your CV highlights your data centre experience, leadership skills, and proficiency with software like ETAP and Revit, using a format common in the UK. Your LinkedIn profile should be polished, showcasing your professional network and endorsements relevant to electrical engineering and data centres.

Prepare a compelling cover letter that directly addresses AECOM's requirements, demonstrating your understanding of the role and the company's values. For the interview, be ready to discuss your experience leading teams and managing projects, and confidently address your visa sponsorship needs, emphasizing your long-term commitment and value to the company.

• Update your CV to a UK professional standard, focusing on quantifiable achievements in data centre projects.
• Ensure your LinkedIn profile is current, professional, and optimized for UK recruiters in the tech/engineering sector.
• Draft a targeted cover letter that explicitly links your experience to the job description and AECOM’s mission.
• Practice articulating your leadership and technical expertise, especially in data centre electrical design.
• Prepare to discuss your visa sponsorship requirements clearly and professionally during interviews.

Visa Sponsorship & Foreigner Eligibility

Visa / Skilled Worker (Tier 2) sponsorship is AVAILABLE for this position. This means foreign nationals and overseas applicants who require a UK work visa are welcome to apply. If your immigration status is complex or borderline, it is advisable to clearly state your current situation and any specific visa needs in your cover letter to ensure clarity with the employer.