Senior Electrical Engineer - SME role

PRS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Health care

25 days holiday

Career development

UK & international travel

Travel expenses

Large DC organisation progression

Job summary

PRS is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the Central Engineering team across the UK and Western Europe, ensuring safety, reliability and efficiency of data centre electrical systems.

You will manage a team of Electrical Engineers and apprentices, develop SOP/EOPs, and collaborate with operations, design, OEMs and customers. Travel within the UK and internationally up to 25% is required, with ongoing professional development support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (HND/HNC).
• Significant leadership experience managing a team of electrical engineers and apprentices.
• Experience in mission-critical environments such as Data Centres.
• High Voltage Authorising Engineer experience/qualification is essential.
• In-depth knowledge of HV/LV, UPS, Standby Power, BMS/EMS and control systems.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status preferred or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Stakeholder management with root-cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Training and development of the team.
• SOP/EOP development.
• Electrical safety rules development and CAB process.
• Lead and mentor Electrical Engineers across UK and Western Europe.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical systems

Data centres

HV experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

HND/HNC alternative

Tools

HV systems

BMS/EMS

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer - UK and EMEA -

Sector: Data Centres – Critical Environment – Mission Critical Environment – Power Generations – Essential Electrical Engineering Background.

Location: Essex, Hertfordshire, Slough, and EMEA

Additional Benefits:

• Pension Scheme
• 25 Days Holiday
• Health Care
• Career Development Opportunities – training where required.
• Travel within the UK and Abroad (up to 25%)
• Travel Expenses {paid from anywhere outside of your nominated office)
• Progression and development for one of the Largest DC Organisations

Ideally this position is well suited to the following type of person ,however nothing is set in stone and we are very interested in speaking with TECHNICALLY minded candidates ambitious , proactive Electrical Specialists who want to do better and progress , Electrical Qualified to a degree level , HNC , Degree , Bachelor’s degree who understands not only the WHY but the HOW and WHEN and what makes things work to a granular level when it comes to Electrical Systems , plant , design assistance and commissioning support ALL within a Data Centre

About the Role

As the Senior Electrical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role within our Central Engineering team, overseeing a group of highly skilled Electrical Engineers across the UK and Western Europe (UK, Netherlands, Spain, France). In this subject matter expert (SME) role, you and your team will be responsible for ensuring the highest levels of efficiency, reliability, and safety across all electrical systems within your region.

You will function as a crucial interface between Data Centre Operations, Design Teams, OEMs, and Customers, while also overseeing the development and implementation of Electrical Safety Rules.

This leadership position will report directly to the Senior Electrical Engineer - EMEA.

Key Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Management: Root-Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement:
• Training & Development:
• SOP/EOP Development:
• Electrical Safety Rules: Collaboration with External Partners:

What We Are Looking For

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent qualification (e.g., HND, HNC), ideally within mission-critical environments such as Data Centres.
• Proven Leadership: Significant leadership experience managing a team of electrical engineers and apprentices, with a focus on high-performance outcomes.
• Mission Critical Experience: Experience in electrical engineering, maintenance, commissioning, and safety standards within mission-critical environments, such as Data Centres or similar high-availability sectors.
• High Voltage Authorising Engineer (HV AE): Previous experience and qualifications as a High Voltage Authorising Engineer are essential.
• Comprehensive Technical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of large-scale electrical systems, including High Voltage (HV), Low Voltage (LV), UPS, Standby Power, BMS/EMS, and control systems.
• Advanced Technical Skills: Knowledge of discrimination, short circuit, and arc flash studies is desirable.
• Efficiency & Optimization: A proven track record in optimizing electrical systems and driving efficiency improvements, particularly in Data Centre environments.
• Stakeholder Management: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and manage key stakeholders effectively.
• Problem-Solving Expertise: Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with an initiative-taking approach to continuous improvement.
• SOP/EOP Expertise: Familiarity with the development of SOP/EOP and experience with the CAB process.
• Engineering Accreditation: Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or in progress toward achieving it, is preferred and WILL be supported.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English is essential, with additional language skills (e.g., Dutch, Spanish, French, German) being advantageous.
• Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel regularly within the UK and internationally (up to 25%).