Principal Electrical Critical Systems Engineer

Cundall; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cundall in Manchester is seeking an experienced Principal Engineer to join their data centre team. This role involves producing electrical designs and collaborating with international teams on significant projects while also mentoring junior engineers.

The ideal candidate should hold a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with strong consulting experience and a focus on driving technical strategies. Cundall offers a commitment to diversity and supports career development through their specialized training programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in a consulting engineering role.
• Excellent electrical design and consulting skills.
• Initiative and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Produce electrical designs, including diagrams and calculations.
• Prepare technical specifications and documentation.
• Conduct site inspections and surveys.
• Collaborate on design solutions with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Assist with fee proposals and business development.

Skills

Electrical design expertise

Client-focused approach

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

The Team

We are a global, independent, multi-disciplinary consultancy delivering sustainable engineering and design solutions across the built environment. With over 1,200 engineers and designers across 29 locations, we apply our expertise to local market conditions to deliver resilient, low‑carbon engineering solutions. We are 100% partner‑owned and are proud to have been named Building Magazine’s Engineering Consultant of the Year in 2024, 2022, and 2021.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced and client‑focused Principal Engineer with electrical design experience to join our data centre team. You will have excellent electrical design and consulting experience, ideally from a highly technical background. Your previous project experience will demonstrate an ability to transition into our data centre sector. You do not need previous data centre experience to apply. Our data centre specialist designers will mentor you as you enter our internal DC101 programme, giving all new joiners the skills, context, and mentors to successfully transition into the sector and grow your career in this exciting industry.

You’ll play a leading role in some of the most high‑profile data centre projects in the world. As part of our collaborative, multi‑disciplinary team, you will drive the delivery of regional and global data centre projects. As part of the role, you’ll be engaging directly with clients, shaping technical strategies, as well as reviewing and developing designs for our projects. You’ll be trusted to take ownership of your work while being supported by a team of experienced engineers.

As a Principal, you’ll also support the development of junior engineers, as well as contribute to project planning and fee proposals. In a leading role, you’ll help bring your technical expertise to the market and shape the direction of our growing team.

Responsibilities

• Produce electrical designs, including schematic diagrams, layouts, and technical calculations.
• Prepare technical specifications, calculations, schedules, project reports, and supporting documentation.
• Conduct site inspections and surveys to inform and validate design development.
• Develop detailed and coordinated design solutions in collaboration with multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Contribute to internal and external project meetings, providing electrical expertise and updates.
• Assist with fee proposals and business development activities as required.
• Collaborate with colleagues across regional and international offices on project delivery.

The Skills

We’re looking for a qualified engineer educated to a degree level in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related technical discipline. You may be Chartered or working towards it; either way, we’ll support your career path.

You’ll have gained experience in a consulting engineering role and be looking to take this into a new challenge with greater responsibility and impact. We value engineers who bring initiative, problem‑solving, and a collaborative mindset to their work.

You don’t need previous data centre experience. Our DC101 programme has been designed to provide in‑depth technical training alongside your projects to ensure new joiners can succeed in the industry. This programme has led to multiple award wins and nominations for talent development across the data centre sector.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We know that to be the best at what we do we need a diverse workforce underpinned by an inclusive culture. Creating environments where everyone can find joy doing their best work is also great for everyone. That’s why we positively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, and encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our people.