Principal Electrical Design Lead - Hyperscale Data Centres

Spencer Ogden

England

On-site

GBP 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

37 hours ago
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Job summary

Spencer Ogden is seeking a Principal Design Engineer - Electrical for hyperscale data centres in the United Kingdom. You will lead LV/MV power, lighting, fire alarm, and life-safety systems across mission-critical schemes from concept to commissioning.

You will mentor junior engineers, drive technical excellence, manage scope and budgets, and coordinate with clients and multidisciplinary teams. Chartered or progressing with strong Revit/AutoCAD skills is essential, as is a confident,

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in electrical building services design.
  • 3+ years on data centre or mission-critical projects.
  • Chartered (or progressing) with strong Revit/AutoCAD skills.
  • Client-facing confidence and multidisciplinary coordination.

Responsibilities

  • Lead LV/MV power, lighting, fire alarm, and life-safety systems.
  • Mentor junior engineers and drive technical excellence.
  • Manage scope, budget, and client relationships.

Skills

Leadership
Client liaison
Communication

Tools

Revit
AutoCAD

Job description

Spencer Ogden is seeking a Principal Design Engineer - Electrical for hyperscale data centres in the United Kingdom. You will lead LV/MV power, lighting, fire alarm, and life-safety systems across mission-critical schemes from concept to commissioning.

You will mentor junior engineers, drive technical excellence, manage scope and budgets, and coordinate with clients and multidisciplinary teams. Chartered or progressing with strong Revit/AutoCAD skills is essential, as is a confident,

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