Senior Engineer - Electrical (Data Centre Retrofit)

Ethos; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Fridays

9-day fortnight working schedule

Pension Scheme

Refer a Friend scheme

Healthcare check-ups and flu vaccines

Gym / Fitness membership Allowance

Subsidised Health Insurance Allowance

Travel out-of-pocket expenses

Travel tax scheme or bike-to-work

Regular training/mentoring / further C

Support for Chartership

Professional Subscription Fee paid by/

Paid Statutory Leaves

Heavily subsidised social committee

Job summary

Ethos seeks a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead retrofit Electrical Services design for data centre environments. You will manage a team of support engineers, BIM technicians and administrators, ensuring quality deliverables and hands-on client coordination.

Based in Ireland, the UK or the EU, you will liaise with clients, architects and project managers, driving innovation and adherence to standards across mission-critical projects in EMEA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 5+ years experience as an electrical engineer on complex projects.
• Strong communication, presentation and organisational skills.
• Ability to lead projects with minimal input from management.
• Experience coordinating engineering teams and liaising with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead Electrical Services design on projects from concept to completion.
• Design Electrical Building Services systems and issue tender packages.
• Perform design validation and QA checks prior to client issue.
• Develop project scope with design team and client.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers and BIM staff.

Skills

Electrical design leadership

Project management

Client liaison

Communication skills

Team mentoring

Standards knowledge

MS Office

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

REVIT

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

About Ethos

Ethos is a collaborative team of engineers, consultants, and creative thinkers designing and delivering data centre and energy infrastructure across the world's most dynamic markets. As a multidisciplinary consultancy, we combine technical expertise, creativity, and integrated delivery to lead complex, mission-critical projects.

Built on strong relationships, clear leadership, and a can-do mindset, Ethos is entering an exciting phase of growth, expanding our capabilities and taking on increasingly high-impact projects across EMEA and beyond.

Sustainability guides how we design, collaborate, and deliver, creating innovative solutions and lasting value for our clients and communities — making Performance Made Possible.

About the Job

As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you will play a key role within Ethos’ Data Centre team, with a focus on retrofit projects across mission‑critical data centre environments. Our lead engineers are client facing and manage a project delivery from conception all the way through to completion / client handover. The candidate must be technically proficient in their Electrical expertise field and have a wider level knowledge base of other disciplines such as Electrical, BMS/EPMS, Security and CSA. The candidate must be able to work on their own initiative. As the role is client and design team principal facing, the candidate must have excellent communication skills both verbal (English language) and written. The candidate must be well organised and be competent in project design planning to meet our client’s deliverable expectations. The candidate will manage a team of support engineers, BIM technicians and administrators to meet their objectives. It is expected that the lead engineer mentor support engineers for their professional development. Quality is core to our principals; the lead engineer will ensure that all deliverables align with our quality assurance systems prior to client issue.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Electrical Services design on projects from concept stage to completion.

• Specification and design of Electrical Building Services systems.

• Continuous Design & Installation Quality Checks and Control.

• Provide fully detailed tender packages / Tender report / analysis / recommendations.

• Develop project scope with design team / client.

• Uphold the Electrical design standards within the organisation.

• Mentoring of engineering staff.

About You

Candidates must be based in Ireland, the UK or the EU.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineer, or a related discipline

• 5+ years of experience as an electrical engineer

• Excellent communication, presentation, and organisational skills

• Be capable of taking the lead on projects with minimal input from management team

• Experience leading & coordinate engineering team to successful deliver project

• Liaise with clients, architects and project managers

• Drive for continuous innovation and adoption of emerging technologies

• Champion of the Ethos Electrical design process and engineering techniques.

• Deep understanding of CIBSE, BS, IS and EN Standards.

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of Software

• Working knowledge of Bluebeam, AutoCad and REVIT

• Any other engineering analysis software is an advantage.

Why Join Us?

• Join collaborative leaders – Work alongside experienced, approachable professionals who
  combine technical excellence with calm, supportive leadership.

• Make a real impact – Contribute to mission‑critical infrastructure projects that support the digital and energy transition across EMEA and beyond.

• Grow with us – As a rapidly growing consultancy, we offer opportunities to develop your skills, broaden your experience, and build your career.

• Shape a more sustainable future – Sustainability isn't an initiative—it's embedded in every project, every discipline, and every decision we make.

We offer:

• Flexible Fridays and a 9‑day fortnight working schedule — enjoy every second Friday off to maintain work‑life balance.

• A culture that values flexibility, learning, and teamwork, with clear progression pathways and support toward professional accreditation.

• Opportunities to work alongside some of the most experienced engineers in the industry, within a forward‑thinking, technology‑driven consultancy.

Benefits:

• Flexible working times

• 20 Days holidays up to 25 days

• Pension Scheme

• Refer a Friend scheme

• Healthcare check‑ups and flu vaccinations

• Gym / Fitness membership Allowance

• Subsidised Health Insurance Allowance

• Working travel out‑of‑pocket expenses

• Travel tax scheme or bike‑to‑work scheme

• Regular training/mentoring / further college support

• Support for Chartership

• A Professional Subscription Fee paid by the company

• Paid Statutory Leaves

• Heavily subsidised social committee