Senior Data Centre Electrical Engineer

Anderson Wright Consulting; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global data centre developer is looking for a Senior Data Centre Electrical Engineer to lead the electrical systems across major projects. Based in London, Paris, or Frankfurt, the role involves overseeing design, installation, and commissioning while ensuring compliance with regulations. With a competitive salary around £90,000 and excellent benefits including healthcare and career progression, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to Europe's top hyperscale data centre projects.

Benefits

Bonus Scheme

25 days holiday + statutory days

Private healthcare for family

Dental and optical care

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in electrical systems for critical facilities ideally within data centres.
• Strong expertise in power systems engineering.
• Proven track record of delivering and commissioning electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead on electrical design, installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Oversee systems such as high-voltage networks and electrical monitoring solutions.
• Provide technical leadership as the Electrical SME.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Electrical design

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

HV systems

UPS

Switchgear

Backup generators

Job description

Overview

Senior Data Centre Electrical Engineer (Electrical Engineer / Power Systems Engineer / Critical Facilities Engineer / Electrical Subject Matter Expert (SME))

Location: London (UK), Paris or Frankfurt (Europe) (Travel Across European sites)

Salary: Circa £90,000 Basic Salary + Bonus & Excellent Benefits package – Flexible depending on salary & experience

The Opportunity

Our client, a leading global data centre developer is seeking a Senior Data Centre Electrical Engineer to join its expanding European Development & Construction team. This is a senior, high-impact role where you will act as the Electrical Subject Matter Expert (SME) across major hyperscale projects, delivering resilient and efficient electrical systems for mission-critical facilities.

The Role

As Senior Data Centre Electrical Engineer / Electrical Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will:

• Lead on electrical design, installation, testing, and commissioning across hyperscale data centre projects.
• Oversee systems such as high-voltage networks, UPS, switchgear, backup generators, and electrical monitoring solutions.
• Provide technical leadership as the Electrical SME, ensuring compliance with safety, reliability, and performance standards.
• Review electrical drawings, conduct factory witness testing, and manage commissioning phases.
• Advise on redundancy, energy efficiency, and scalable electrical infrastructure.
• Act as a trusted advisor to contractors, consultants, stakeholders, and tenants throughout the project lifecycle.
• You will be based either in or around London (UK wide also considered), Paris or Frankfurt, with travel to European Projects & campuses

Key Requirements

• Extensive experience in electrical systems for critical facilities ideally within data centres or alternatively semiconductors or large-scale industrial plants.
• Strong expertise in power systems engineering, including HV systems, UPS, switchgear, and backup generation.
• Proven track record of delivering and commissioning electrical systems for complex infrastructure projects.
• Solid understanding of European electrical codes and regulations.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to travel across European campuses

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years’ experience in electrical engineering, ideally within data centres or mission-critical facilities.
• Professional certifications such as CEng, PMP, or LEED AP.

What’s on Offer

• A senior leadership role within a global data centre developer.
• The opportunity to work on some of Europe’s most exciting hyperscale data centre projects.
• Circa £90,000 Basic salary – Flexible depending on salary & experience
• Bonus Scheme
• 25 days holiday + statutory days & additional Christmas shutdown
• Death in service x 3 salary
• Private healthcare for you and your family
• Dental and optical care
• Pension scheme
• Income protection insurance
• Long-term career progression in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries.