Electrical Design Lead - Data Centre & Critical Systems

ibse; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ibse is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join its Critical Systems division, delivering reliable, energy-efficient electrical building services for mission-critical data centre projects. You will lead design delivery, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and liaise with clients and contractors.

The role emphasizes reliability, BIM coordination (Revit), project oversight, and development of junior staff.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Substantial experience in electrical building services design within an engineering consultancy environment.
• Experience managing small to medium-sized projects and supervising engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems and associated building services design.
• Experience producing electrical calculations, drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of Revit and an understanding of BIM-based design coordination.

Responsibilities

• Leading the electrical design and delivery of data centre and other mission-critical projects.
• Producing and reviewing electrical calculations, schematics, layouts, specifications and technical reports.
• Managing and coordinating the work of junior and intermediate engineers.
• Overseeing design quality and ensuring compliance with relevant technical standards and project requirements.
• Liaising directly with clients, architects, contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Monitoring project programmes, resources and budgets to support efficient project delivery.
• Attending design coordination meetings, site inspections and technical reviews.
• Identifying technical challenges and developing practical, commercially appropriate engineering solutions.
• Supporting the professional development of less experienced team members.
• Collaborating with colleagues across international offices on major projects and global design programmes.

Skills

Electrical design

Data centre experience

Revit

BIM coordination

Project management

Team supervision

Client liaison

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering / Building Services

Tools

Revit

Job description

ibse is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join its Critical Systems division, delivering reliable, energy-efficient electrical building services for mission-critical data centre projects. You will lead design delivery, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and liaise with clients and contractors.

The role emphasizes reliability, BIM coordination (Revit), project oversight, and development of junior staff.