Senior Engineer - Electrical (Data Centre Retrofit)

Ethos; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Fridays

9-day fortnight working schedule

Healthcare check-ups and flu vaccines

Gym / Fitness membership allowance

Pension scheme

Professional development support

Refer a Friend scheme

Job summary

Ethos is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer for its Data Centre team, focusing on retrofit projects across mission-critical environments. You will lead design, mentor engineers, and coordinate with clients, architects, and project managers to deliver high-quality outcomes.

The role requires strong communication, initiative, and a deep understanding of electrical design standards (CIBSE, BS, EN). Expect client-facing leadership and collaborative problem-solving across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as an electrical engineer in building services.
• Experience leading project teams and liaising with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead Electrical Services design on data centre retrofit projects from concept to completion.
• Prepare detailed electrical building services designs and tender packages.
• Mentor and coordinate engineering staff and BIM technicians.
• Ensure designs meet quality assurance standards and client expectations.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Leadership

Client liaison

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Bluebeam

MS Office

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