Electrical Design Lead — Data Centre Projects (Flexible)

PRS; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career development

Job summary

PRS is seeking an experienced Design & Engineering Manager (Electrical) to take technical ownership of major data centre design projects. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, drive engineering innovation and ensure delivery from concept through construction and closeout.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering and 8–10+ years in data centres or mission-critical environments, with strong MV/LV power distribution, transformers, UPS and standby generation knowledge.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSc or MSc).
• 8–10+ years' relevant electrical engineering experience.
• Experience in data centre or mission-critical environments.
• Extensive knowledge of MV/LV power distribution, transformers, UPS systems and standby generation.
• Experience managing electrical design projects from concept through delivery.
• Strong understanding of electrical standards, regulations and industry best practices.
• Previous experience leading engineering teams and providing technical mentorship.
• Exposure to value engineering, emerging technologies and design optimisation.
• AutoCAD and Revit experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design activities across data centre projects, from concept and detailed design through to construction and project closeout.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership across critical electrical infrastructure.
• Manage and coordinate electrical engineers and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Review and approve electrical designs, calculations, technical reports and specifications.
• Drive design quality, engineering standards and continuous improvement.
• Lead technical discussions, value engineering and design optimisation.
• Work closely with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Undertake site visits, supporting installation, testing and commissioning activities.

Skills

Electrical design

Project leadership

Mentoring

Regulatory knowledge

Education

BSc/MSc Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

PRS is seeking an experienced Design & Engineering Manager (Electrical) to take technical ownership of major data centre design projects. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, drive engineering innovation and ensure delivery from concept through construction and closeout.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering and 8–10+ years in data centres or mission-critical environments, with strong MV/LV power distribution, transformers, UPS and standby generation knowledge.