Lead Electrical Engineer

g2 Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

g2 Recruitment in London is seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to support the delivery of major data centre and mission-critical infrastructure projects across London. You will lead electrical design activities across LV and MV systems and coordinate multidisciplinary teams on high-profile sites.

The role requires strong experience in power distribution, switchgear, transformers, and resilient infrastructure, with the ability to manage stakeholders and guide technical delivery on

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Lead, or Senior Electrical Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of LV and MV systems (11kV/33kV desirable).
• Data centre, hyperscale, colocation, or mission-critical project experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design activities for LV/MV systems.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and provide technical guidance.
• Manage stakeholders and oversee technical delivery on data centre projects.

Skills

Lead Electrical Engineer

LV & MV systems

Data centre projects

Stakeholder management

Contract/freelance experience

Job description

Lead Electrical Engineer (Contract 2 years) London | Data Centre Projects | Competitive Day Rate

We're looking for an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to support the delivery of major data centre and mission-critical infrastructure projects across London.

The successful candidate will have strong experience across LV and MV electrical systems, including power distribution, switchgear, transformers, and critical infrastructure environments. You'll lead electrical design activities, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and provide technical expertise throughout project delivery.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Lead, or Senior Electrical Engineer
• Strong knowledge of LV and MV systems (11kV/33kV desirable)
• Data center, hyperscale, colocation, or mission-critical project experience
• Ability to manage stakeholders and lead technical delivery
• Contracting/freelance experience preferred

Details:

• Contract/Freelance opportunity
• London-based project work
• Long-term programme of works
• Outside IR35 opportunities may be available
• Proven experience as a Lead, or Senior Electrical Engineer
• Strong knowledge of LV and MV systems (11kV/33kV desirable)
• Data center, hyperscale, colocation, or mission-critical project experience
• Ability to manage stakeholders and lead technical delivery
• Contracting/freelance experience preferred