Electrical Design Engineer

Clear.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear. in Central London is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to deliver data centre projects across the UK and Europe on a freelance basis.

You will be involved in the full design lifecycle, from concept and feasibility through detailed design, coordination and commissioning, with hybrid working 1–3 days per week in the Central London office.

The role requires hands-on design of LV distribution, UPS, standby generation, lighting and earthing, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrical Design Engineer within building services.
• Experience delivering projects across all design stages.
• Strong knowledge of LV power distribution, UPS systems, standby generation, lighting, earthing.

Responsibilities

• Full project lifecycle involvement (RIBA Stages 1–7) and design coordination.
• Produce and review technical design documentation and calculations.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams, clients and contractors.
• Hybrid working (1–3 days per week in Central London).
• Freelance contract responsibilities including delivery of data centre projects.

Skills

Electrical design engineer

LV power distribution

UPS systems

Standby generation

Lighting

Earthing

Multidisciplinary teamwork

UK design standards

Tools

Electrical design software

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer – Data Centres

Central London (Hybrid) | Freelance Contract | 6–9 Months

Electrical Design Engineer required for a leading engineering consultancy delivering complex, mission-critical data centre projects across the UK and Europe.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on cutting-edge data centre developments, supporting projects through the full design lifecycle. You'll be involved from concept and feasibility through detailed design, technical coordination, construction support, commissioning, and project completion.

The role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, with 1–3 days per week based in a Central London office, alongside remote working.

The Role

• Electrical Design Engineer
• Full project lifecycle involvement (RIBA Stages 1–7)
• Design and coordination of electrical building services systems
• Produce and review technical design documentation and calculations
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams, clients and contractors
• Hybrid working (1–3 days per week in Central London)
• Freelance contract

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Electrical Design Engineer within building services.
• Experience delivering projects across all design stages.
• Strong knowledge of LV power distribution, UPS systems, standby generation, lighting, earthing and other critical electrical infrastructure.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary consultancy teams.
• Proficiency with industry-standard electrical design software and relevant UK design standards.

What's on Offer

• Long-term freelance opportunity with a highly regarded engineering consultancy.
• Hybrid working flexibility.
• Strong potential for contract extension.

If you're an experienced Electrical Design Engineer with a proven track record delivering data centre projects and are looking for your next freelance contract, we'd love to hear from you.