Senior Electrical Engineer

Eligo Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in Data Centre design across the UK. This role involves designing robust electrical architectures to ensure operational resilience in high-availability environments. The ideal candidate will have significant electrical design experience, proficiency in power system analysis software, and a degree in Electrical Engineering. A competitive salary ranging from £60,000 to £85,000 is offered, along with a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in electrical design for Data Centres or similar environments.
• Deep understanding of BS 7671 and Uptime Institute standards.
• Technically detail-oriented, checking breakers and cable ratings.

Responsibilities

• Design complex redundancy models for Tier III and IV data centres.
• Engineer the full power chain, including MV Switchgear and Transformers.
• Specify and size UPS systems and Backup Generators.

Skills

Electrical design for Data Centres

Software proficiency in Amtech/ProDesign

Power system analysis using ETAP or SKM

3D Design with Revit MEP

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered status (CEng) or pursuing

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer (Data Centre Design)

Permanent

London, Bristol or Birmingham (hybrid)

This role is for a high-calibre Electrical Engineer who enjoys the technical "nitty-gritty" of heavy power systems. You will lead the design and delivery of robust electrical architectures for mission-critical data centres, ensuring 24/7 uptime and industry-leading resilience.

Role Overview

• Location: London, Birmingham, or Bristol (Hybrid).
• Basis: Full-time, Permanent.
• Salary Guide: £60,000 - £85,000 (DOE) + Critical Environment Allowance.
• Core Focus: MV/LV Distribution, UPS Systems, Backup Generation, and Protection Coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• System Architecture: Designing complex redundancy models (N+1, 2N, 2N+1) for Tier III and IV data centres.
• Power Distribution: Engineering the full power chain, including Medium Voltage (MV) Switchgear, Step-down Transformers, and Low Voltage (LV) Distribution Boards.
• Critical Power Path: Specifying and sizing UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) systems, Battery Energy Storage (BESS), and Backup Diesel/Gas Generators.
• Technical Analysis: Performing protection coordination studies, short-circuit calculations, and arc flash analysis.
• BIM & Modelling: Producing detailed 3D models and schematics, ensuring seamless integration with mechanical cooling and structural elements.

Experience & Qualifications

• Sector Expertise: Significant experience in electrical design for Data Centres or other high-availability environments (e.g., Hospitals, Investment Banks).
• Software Mastery: You must be highly proficient in:
  • Amtech / ProDesign (for cable sizing and calculations).
  • ETAP or SKM (for power system analysis and fault studies).
  • Revit MEP (for hands‑on 3D design).
• Regulations: Deep understanding of BS 7671 (Wiring Regs) and specific data centre standards like Uptime Institute Tiers or EN 50600.
• Professional Status: Degree in Electrical Engineering; Chartered (CEng) or actively pursuing with IET/CIBSE.

Personal Attributes

• Technically Granular: You are the person who double-checks the discriminating breakers and cable ratings yourself.
• Adaptable: Comfortable working across the London, Birmingham, or Bristol hubs, with the communication skills to lead client-facing technical meetings.
• Resilient: Thrives under the pressure of "zero-downtime" project requirements.

Why Join Us?

You will be at the forefront of the UK's digital backbone. We offer a hybrid work-life balance that respects your focus time while providing the collaborative environment needed to solve complex engineering challenges.

Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity.