Principal Electrical Design Lead – Data Centre (London)

Talent Works; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Talent Works is seeking an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design across data centre projects from concept to handover. Based in London, the role blends technical leadership with stakeholder and contractor management.

You will oversee HV/MV substations, UPS, transformers, and distribution, coordinating with mechanical, BMS and construction teams, while mentoring junior engineers and driving standardisation across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in electrical power design and construction.
• Background in mission-critical environments (data centres or similar).
• Knowledge of HV/MV substations, transformers, switchgear, UPS and LV distribution.
• Experience across design, construction and commissioning processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design and engineering activities from concept to construction documentation.
• Review designs, specifications, equipment submittals, RFIs and studies as SME.
• Coordinate external electrical consultants and design-build partners.
• Collaborate with contractors throughout construction.
• Develop and review electrical specs, drawings, and commissioning docs.
• Create and review sequences of operations for electrical systems.
• Provide oversight of project plans, equipment selections and technical submissions.
• Visit project sites for field investigations and coordination meetings.

Skills

Electrical design leadership

Power design

Stakeholder management

Construction coordination

Technical reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Bluebeam

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Talent Works is seeking an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design across data centre projects from concept to handover. Based in London, the role blends technical leadership with stakeholder and contractor management.

You will oversee HV/MV substations, UPS, transformers, and distribution, coordinating with mechanical, BMS and construction teams, while mentoring junior engineers and driving standardisation across the portfolio.