Senior Electrical Engineer: Critical Infra & Data Centre

RG Setsquare; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 89,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension contributions matched up to 5%

Daily meal allowance

Fitness membership contribution

Bike leasing scheme

Optical allowance

Birthday vouchers

Team events

Employee discount platform

Life assurance

Job summary

RG Setsquare in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead critical infrastructure facilities for a global data centre operator. You will own large-scale electrical systems, ensure reliability and drive engineering standards across a regional portfolio.

You will work across construction, testing, commissioning and operations, with UK and international travel up to 30%. The role involves audits, governance, and collaboration with training teams to elevate technical capability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Several years' experience in large-scale critical environments.
• Experience in data centres, telecoms, power generation, or IT infra.
• Knowledge of HV/LV, UPS, standby power, BMS/EMS and control systems.
• Experience leading HV switching operations and Authorising Engineer.
• Experience with senior stakeholders in technical critical-infrastructure.
• Understanding of governance for operation and maintenance.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Familiarity with SOP/EOP and Change Advisory Board processes.
• Knowledge of electrical safety standards and risk studies.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement technical operations standards across the regional portfolio.
• Maintain, optimise and operate electrical infrastructure safely.
• Support energy-related business cases for infrastructure improvements.
• Conduct site tours and inspections of critical facilities.
• Attend internal and external engineering and quality audits.
• Review and develop commissioning procedures with subcontractors.
• Lead post-handover lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Review operational performance and update stakeholders regularly.
• Collaborate with training to develop regional personnel capability.
• Undertake project management including planning, costing and procurement.
• Participate in regional call-out and escalation activities.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Critical infrastructure

HV switching operations

BMS/EMS knowledge

Authorising Engineer

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Travel up to 30%

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Job description

RG Setsquare in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead critical infrastructure facilities for a global data centre operator. You will own large-scale electrical systems, ensure reliability and drive engineering standards across a regional portfolio.

You will work across construction, testing, commissioning and operations, with UK and international travel up to 30%. The role involves audits, governance, and collaboration with training teams to elevate technical capability.