Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Data Centre (UK)

Ethos Engineering; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Fridays

9-day fortnight

Pension Scheme

Flexible working times

Refer a Friend scheme

Health Insurance Allowance

Travel expenses reimbursement

Training / mentoring / college support

Support for Chartership

Professional subscription fee paid by

Paid statutory leaves

Subsidised social committee

Job summary

Ethos Engineering in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Project Electrical Design Engineer to lead electrical services design for hyperscale data centre projects spanning the EMEA region. You will mentor junior engineers, define design standards, and deliver concept through construction with a focus on schedule, budget, and quality.

You will work with Autocad, Dialux, Amtech and REVIT, liaising with clients, architects and project managers to develop robust electrical building services solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years as a Senior Engineer with electrical building services design in data centre projects.
• In-depth knowledge of electrical design and engineering techniques.
• Strong understanding of Electrical Building Services standards (ETCI, CIBSE, IEC, BS, IS, EN).
• Proficient with Autocad, Dialux, Amtech and REVIT is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Electrical Services design for a range of data centre projects from concept through construction.
• Produce detailed schematics and tender packages; monitor installation and quality on site.
• Mentor junior engineering staff and provide technical direction to support teams.
• Develop and implement electrical design standards within the organisation.
• Prepare budgets and client reports; attend site visits and lead project scopes.
• Collaborate with clients, architects and project managers to ensure programme and budget alignment.
• Utilise tools like Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Dialux, Amtech and REVIT in delivery.

Skills

Project leadership

Client liaison

Budget & reporting

Education

Honours Degree

Chartered (advantageous)

Tools

Autocad

Dialux

Amtech

REVIT

Job description

Ethos Engineering in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Project Electrical Design Engineer to lead electrical services design for hyperscale data centre projects spanning the EMEA region. You will mentor junior engineers, define design standards, and deliver concept through construction with a focus on schedule, budget, and quality.

You will work with Autocad, Dialux, Amtech and REVIT, liaising with clients, architects and project managers to develop robust electrical building services solutions.