Data Centre Principal Electrical Engineer - Hybrid & Travel

AECOM Corporation; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Limited is seeking a chartered Principal Electrical Engineer specializing in data centres. You will lead electrical designs, manage projects and mentor engineers within a global team. The role combines design excellence with client liaison, planning, and site presence across UK projects.

Based in London with hybrid work, you will contribute to cutting-edge data centre infrastructure and work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑performance facilities worldwide.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate building services design experience with a focus on data centres.
• Familiar with regulations, standards and industry good practices across RIBA stages.
• Willing and able to travel for projects, including international travel.

Responsibilities

• Project planning and management.
• Preparation of contract documentation and specifications.
• Estimating and cost control on projects.
• Mentoring and development of junior engineers.
• Present technical solutions to clients and peers.
• Attend site inspections and design team meetings.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and other design team members.

Skills

Team player

Data centre design

Leadership

Client liaison

Education

Postgraduate degree in Building Services

Tools

ETAP

Relux/Dialux

MS Project

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

AECOM Limited is seeking a chartered Principal Electrical Engineer specializing in data centres. You will lead electrical designs, manage projects and mentor engineers within a global team. The role combines design excellence with client liaison, planning, and site presence across UK projects.

Based in London with hybrid work, you will contribute to cutting-edge data centre infrastructure and work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑performance facilities worldwide.