Resident Engineer (Electrical)

Black & White Engineering Limited; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Black & White Engineering Limited is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to play a critical role on data centre projects, connecting design intent with on-site installation and commissioning.

You'll provide technical oversight during construction, resolve challenges in real time, and collaborate with contractors, clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, compliant electrical infrastructure.

Formación

• Strong electrical engineering experience in building services or mission-critical projects.
• Practical understanding of installation, testing and commissioning.
• Experience coordinating with contractors and delivery teams.
• Ability to review drawings, specs and technical docs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to solve problems in fast-paced projects.

Responsabilidades

• Provide electrical engineering support during construction and installation.
• Monitor site works to ensure alignment with design and project requirements.
• Review technical queries and support issue resolution during construction.
• Coordinate with contractors, clients and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Participate in inspections, testing and commissioning activities.
• Identify quality, safety and delivery concerns and drive resolutions.
• Prepare site reports and update project progress.

Conocimientos

Electrical design

Site delivery

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Drawings review

Descripción del empleo

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer who enjoys seeing designs become reality on site? This Resident Engineer (Electrical) opportunity offers the chance to play a key role in the delivery of complex, mission-critical data centre projects, acting as the link between design intent and successful installation.

Working alongside contractors, clients and multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will provide technical oversight during construction, help resolve engineering challenges in real time and ensure electrical systems are delivered to the highest standards. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical knowledge with a practical, solutions-focused approach and enjoys being at the heart of project delivery.

What’s in It For You

Critical Project Delivery – Play a visible role on major data centre developments where the quality and performance of electrical infrastructure is fundamental to project success.

Technical Problem Solving – Apply your engineering expertise to real-world challenges, supporting installation teams and ensuring technical issues are resolved efficiently and effectively.

Site-Based Influence – Work closely with contractors, suppliers, clients and design teams, helping maintain alignment between construction and engineering requirements.

Professional Growth – Develop valuable experience across construction, commissioning and project delivery while expanding your understanding of mission-critical environments.

Collaboration & Leadership – Become a trusted technical point of contact on site, influencing decisions and supporting successful outcomes across multiple stakeholders.

Values & Culture – Join a team that values accountability, integrity, simplicity and supportiveness, where expertise is respected and collaboration is encouraged.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide electrical engineering support throughout construction and installation activities.
• Monitor site works and ensure installations align with design specifications and project requirements.
• Review technical queries and support the resolution of engineering issues during construction.
• Coordinate with contractors, clients and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Participate in inspections, testing and commissioning activities.
• Identify quality, safety and delivery concerns and help drive effective resolutions.
• Prepare site reports and provide regular updates on project progress.
• Strong electrical engineering experience within building services, infrastructure or mission-critical projects.
• Practical understanding of electrical installation, testing and commissioning activities.
• Experience working closely with contractors and site delivery teams.
• Ability to review drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to solve technical problems in a fast-paced project environment.

Learning & Development

You will be joining a community that focuses on learning and development through regular lunch and learn sessions and investment in accredited professional courses or educational programmes. You can set the pace for your professional development, and whatever path you choose, you will receive relevant support.

Company Overview

Black & White Engineering is a multi-award-winning engineering consultancy with offices across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

We are a leading provider of engineering design services for the data centre sector, delivering expertise across Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Civil and Structural, Power Systems, Sustainability, BIM, Design Management and wider specialist infrastructure disciplines.

Our teams support projects across all areas of the construction industry, offering practical, efficient design solutions that prioritise real-world installation, maintenance and operational performance.

As one of the fastest-growing consultancies in our industry, we offer genuine opportunities for progression. Many of our engineers have developed into leadership roles as the business has expanded. Joining Black & White Engineering means making a meaningful impact with clients and colleagues while receiving the recognition you deserve.