Lead Data Centre Electrical Engineer (Hybrid)

Network Talent Partners Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension

Healthcare

Job summary

Network Talent Partners Ltd is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design for major data centre projects across the UK and Europe. The role offers hybrid working and a senior position within an established engineering design consultancy.

You will own electrical engineering packages from concept through commissioning, mentoring junior staff and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality delivery and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or equivalent.
• 8-10+ years' electrical engineering design experience.
• Strong data centre or mission-critical facilities experience.
• Experience with hyperscale, colocation or large-scale critical infrastructure.
• Background in an engineering design or MEP consultancy.
• Proven leadership of electrical design packages and managing project delivery.
• Strong knowledge of HV/MV/LV systems, UPS, generators and resilience.
• Experience with power system analysis software such as ETAP, SKM or equivalent.
• Familiarity with IEC, EN 50600 and Irish electrical standards.
• Strong client-facing, communication and multidisciplinary coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading the electrical design and delivery of major data centre projects.
• Developing and reviewing electrical designs covering HV/MV/LV distribution, transformers, switchgear, UPS systems, generators and associated power infrastructure.
• Preparing and reviewing technical calculations, load assessments, single-line diagrams, specifications and equipment schedules.
• Managing electrical design packages, ensuring technical quality, programme and agreed project deliverables are achieved.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary design teams, contractors, vendors and external consultants.
• Providing technical guidance, mentoring and reviewing the work of junior engineers and design staff.
• Managing client relationships, attending design meetings and representing the consultancy on technical matters.
• Supporting project commercial management, including resource planning, scope control, budgets and additional services.
• Providing technical support during construction, commissioning and project handover.

Skills

Electrical design leadership

Data centre experience

HV/MV/LV distribution

UPS systems

Project management

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

Job description

Network Talent Partners Ltd is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design for major data centre projects across the UK and Europe. The role offers hybrid working and a senior position within an established engineering design consultancy.

You will own electrical engineering packages from concept through commissioning, mentoring junior staff and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality delivery and client satisfaction.