Electrical Engineering Manager

NTT Global Data Centers; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager to lead a talented team of electrical engineers. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the management and development of electrical systems across the UK and Western Europe, ensuring efficiency and reliability in mission-critical environments. Your expertise will guide the team in implementing electrical safety rules and optimizing performance while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking company dedicated to innovation and excellence in data center operations.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in managing electrical engineering teams.
• Extensive experience in data center electrical systems and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the Electrical Engineering Team across multiple regions.
• Ensure quality delivery and conduct root-cause analysis for continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Root-Cause Analysis

Problem-Solving

Electrical Optimization

Training Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

BMS/EMS

High Voltage Systems

Low Voltage Systems

UPS Systems

Job description

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As Electrical Engineering Manager, you will be part of our Central Engineering and lead a group of Electrical Engineers. As subject matter experts (SMEs), your team and you will be responsible for all electrical systems in your area of responsibility. You will act as an interface to our Data Center Operations, Design teams, OEMs, and our customers. Authoring and deploying Electrical Safety Rules will be part of your remit, along with ensuring the highest levels of efficiency and reliability and securing the delivery to the highest standard. You will report to the Senior Electrical Engineer - EMEA.

What you will do

• Responsible for the management and development in Electrical Engineering for UK and Western Europe (UK, Netherlands, Spain, France).
• Manage, develop, and expand the Electrical Engineering Team, including workload management.
• Ensure time management and quality delivery from different stakeholders.
• Client-oriented strong stakeholder management, providing frequent updates (externally, internally) to ensure continuous clarity.
• Conduct thorough root-cause analysis and implement lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.
• Involvement in training development for electrical systems, ensuring adherence to company standards and regional requirements.
• Act as 2nd and 3rd level escalation for electrical and control issues.
• Provide SOP/EOP development, approve drafts, and provide approvals for MOP, SOP, and EOP within the CAB process.
• Manage and write electrical safety rules for the area of responsibility, ensuring electrical safety and harmonization through company standards.
• Serve as a sparring partner for Design, External Consultants, and OEMs, leveraging strong technical expertise to ensure effective collaboration and innovative solutions.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Proven leadership experience, managing a team of electrical engineers and apprentices.
• Experienced in leading a technical function within a mission-critical environment and being very customer-facing and focused.
• Extensive electrical engineering, maintenance, commissioning, and safety standards experience in Data Center or other mission-critical sectors is essential.
• Previous experience as a High Voltage Authorising Engineer (HV AE).
• Detailed technical knowledge of large-scale electrical systems, including HV, LV, UPS, Standby Power, and related electrical systems and BMS/EMS and control systems.
• Proficient knowledge in discrimination, short circuit, and arc flash studies is desirable.
• Proven track record of electrical optimization and efficiency improvements, preferably in Data Centers.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to conduct root-cause analysis and implement lessons learned.
• Experience in developing and delivering training programs.
• Familiarity with SOP/EOP development and the CAB process.
• Ability to act as an escalation point for complex electrical and control issues.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• CEng Status or in progress to achieve.
• Fluent in English; additional languages relevant to the region (e.g., Dutch, Spanish, French, German) are a plus.
• Willingness to travel regularly nationally and internationally (up to 25%).
• To undergo full security checks to BS7858:2019.

We look forward to hearing from you!