Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer (Data Centre)

Stantec UK; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer (Data Centre) to join their Building Services team. In this role, you will oversee technical design, support educational development within the team, and ensure client satisfaction. A degree in Electrical Engineering, chartered status, and experience in the Data Centre sector are essential. The firm offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Agile and flexible working arrangements

Industry leading training

Participation in great projects

Qualifications

• Chartered or working towards Chartership with IET / CIBSE.
• Proven track record in M&E team within Data Centre sector.
• In-depth knowledge of electric engineering services design.

Responsibilities

• Guide technical project design as subject matter expert.
• Delegate tasks to engineers and ensure quality in designs.
• Maintain strong client relations while supervising the design team.

Skills

Electrical Engineering expertise

Design tools knowledge (Revit, IES)

Stakeholder liaison skills

Knowledge of sustainability standards

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Tools

Revit

IES

Job description

The Opportunity

Stantec have an exciting opportunity for a Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer (Data Centre) to join our busy multidisciplinary Building Services team in London.

Mission Critical / Data Centre sector experience is essential.

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world's leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec. For more info on our Building Services projects and team, please click on the link : - Stantec Building Services

As Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer you will guide the technical design of projects as subject matter expert. You will delegate tasks to engineers and designers; follow quality management process; maintain strong client relations; and act as supervisor and resource to technical design team; supporting and assisting staff education and development.

The role will conceptualise, execute, and ensure quality throughout the design process to meet our clients' needs and expectations.

About You

You will hold a degree in a relevant discipline such as Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or similar, and you will be Chartered with a relevant institution IET / CIBSE (or working towards Chartership).

A proven track record in an M&E team ideally gained within a design engineering consultancy, specifically working within the Data Centre / Mission Critical sector is essential. You will also have the necessary skills and experience to liaise with a broad range of stakeholders where you will be working closely with clients, and other professional staff across multi-disciplinary business groups.

You will have in depth knowledge and expertise in the design of electrical engineering services, including systems and equipment design, calculations and drawing production as well as an understanding of design tools such as Revit and IES. You will have knowledge and understanding of the wider built environment and the associated design influences, coupled with understanding of the legislative environment including carbon emissions reduction and sustainability. You will also have an appreciation and experience of Technical Standards, planning policies and relevant British Standards and Building Regulations.

The friendly and collaborative culture at Stantec is something we are proud of and we have many other reasons for you to be excited about joining us. We can offer a competitive salary and benefits package, agile and flexible working arrangements, industry leading training, great projects, and lots more!

For more info on what it's like to work at Stantec, please click on the link - My Stantec Stories

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About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.