Principal Electrical Engineer - Data Centres

Blackedge Consulting; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackedge Consulting is seeking experienced Electrical Engineers for North of England and Scotland office locations to lead ambitious data centre design projects. You will drive complex electrical design, coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations in mission-critical environments.

We value Chartered Engineers or those progressing to chartership, with a track record of mentoring staff and managing budgets and schedules.

Qualifications

• BEng / BSc / HND / HNC in engineering or equivalent.
• Extensive experience delivering complex data centre design projects.
• Strong understanding of regulations and industry standards.
• Proficient with Amtech, Dialux, AutoCAD or equivalent.
• Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or ongoing towards chartership.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, high-impact data centre projects from design to delivery.
• Provide technical direction and governance across projects.
• Develop client relationships and act as trusted advisor.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers within the team.
• Manage budgets, programmes and change control procedures.

Skills

Data Centre design

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Budget oversight

Programme management

Education

BEng / BSc / HND / HNC in engineering

Tools

Amtech

Dialux

AutoCAD

Job description

Electrical Engineers | Data Centres | North of England and Scotland- various office locations

Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer in the Data Centre industry ready to take the lead on complex, high-profile projects?

We are working with an outstanding team in the North of England who are looking for ambitious Electrical Engineers, Senior Engineers, and Principal Engineers to help deliver some of the UK's most complex and high-profile mission-critical projects. If you're passionate about sustainable, resilient and innovative building services design, this is your opportunity to work at the forefront of one of the fastest-growing sectors in engineering.

Why Join Us?

Lead Complex, High-Impact Projects

Take ownership of sophisticated engineering designs and provide technical direction across a diverse portfolio of building and infrastructure projects. Your expertise will be instrumental in delivering exceptional results on some of the industry's most demanding schemes.

Make a Real Impact

From developing innovative electrical designs, specifications, and technical documentation to overseeing project delivery, you'll have the opportunity to influence projects at every stage of the lifecycle.

Build Trusted Client Relationships

Work closely with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams, becoming a recognised technical expert and trusted advisor. You'll have excellent exposure to key decision-makers and opportunities to expand your professional network.

Mentor and Develop Future Talent

As a senior member of the engineering team, you'll support, coach, and inspire colleagues, sharing your knowledge and helping to develop the next generation of engineering professionals.

Accelerate Your Career

With a growing project portfolio and ambitious plans for the future, there are genuine opportunities to progress into senior leadership roles while contributing to business growth and strategic direction.

What You'll Bring

• Qualification in an Engineering discipline, such as a BEng, BSc, HND, or HNC
• Extensive experience in the successful delivery of complex Data Centre design projects
• In-depth understanding of applicable regulations, industry standards, and engineering best practices
• Proficient in the use of engineering design software, including Amtech, Dialux, AutoCAD, or equivalent platforms
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships while clearly communicating technical concepts
• Proven experience in leading, coaching, and developing engineering teams
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience in budget oversight, programme management, and change control procedures
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or currently progressing towards chartership