Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer (Data Centres)

Black & White Engineering; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch & learn sessions

Professional development support

Job summary

Black & White Engineering, based from our London office, is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead senior-level design on mission-critical facilities across Europe. You will shape resilient, energy-efficient electrical systems for hyperscale data centres and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

You’ll guide technical decisions, mentor junior engineers, and build strong relationships with clients while delivering designs from concept through to handover.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in electrical building services engineering, ideally within mission-critical environments such as data centres, healthcare or high-tech manufacturing.
• Experience designing HV and LV electrical distribution systems, UPS, standby generation and critical power infrastructure.
• Proficient in preparing specifications, schedules, contract documentation and design deliverables aligned to budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of high-performance electrical systems for hyperscale data centres from concept to completion.
• Provide technical direction, engineering assurance and strategic insights to clients.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and contribute to resource planning.

Skills

Electrical building services

HV & LV distribution

UPS systems

Standby generators

High/low voltage design

Leadership

Client engagement

Mentoring

Education

Chartered Engineer status or working towards

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Amtech/Trimble ProDesign

ETAP

SKM PowerTools

Job description

Are you an accomplished Electrical Engineer ready to take on a senior role at the forefront of mission-critical design?

At Black & White Engineering, you'll join a team that is redefining the future of high-performance infrastructure across Europe. Based from our London office, this opportunity places you at the centre of designing and delivering hyperscale and colocation data centres - projects that demand technical excellence, innovative thinking, and a deep understanding of how electrical systems support the digital world around us.

As an experienced Electrical Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping resilient, energy-efficient, and future-ready facilities that power global cloud services, AI computing, and large-scale digital operations. You'll work with leading clients, guide multidisciplinary teams, and influence strategic technical decisions that have lasting real-world impact. For someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys navigating complex engineering challenges, this is a chance to step into a role where your expertise will be recognised, valued, and continuously developed.

Your Future With Us

Leadership on Mission-Critical Projects

You'll take the lead on designing high-performance electrical systems for hyperscale and colocation data centres, influencing everything from concept strategies through to completion. Your technical decisions will have a direct impact on power availability, resilience and long-term operational reliability.

Strategic Client Partnership

You'll work closely with major clients across Europe, offering technical direction, engineering assurance and strategic insights. Your ability to translate complex challenges into clear solutions will position you as a trusted advisor.

Technical Depth & Innovation

You'll develop and review advanced electrical designs including high- and low-voltage power distribution systems, standby generation, UPS systems, critical power infrastructure, earthing and lightning protection. You will stay at the forefront of emerging technologies, regulatory changes and industry trends to ensure the delivery of efficient and future-ready solutions.

Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration

Working closely with architects and specialists across mechanical, structural, sustainability and BIM teams, you'll deliver coordinated, efficient and future-ready engineering solutions.

Talent Development & Team Growth

You'll mentor and support junior engineers, contribute to resource planning and help shape a team culture built around innovation, continuous improvement and shared success.

Business Influence & Growth

You'll play an important role in identifying new opportunities, strengthening client relationships, and contributing to the strategic growth of the electrical discipline.

• Extensive experience in electrical building services engineering, ideally within mission-critical environments such as data centres, healthcare or high-tech manufacturing.
• Expertise in the design of HV and LV electrical distribution systems, UPS systems, standby generators, critical power infrastructure, earthing and lightning protection systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit and electrical design software such as Amtech/Trimble ProDesign, ETAP, SKM PowerTools or similar.
• Strong ability to prepare specifications, schedules, contract documentation and budget-aligned design deliverables.
• Proven experience leading complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging with clients at senior levels.
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards it) with a recognised institution.

In addition, you will be joining a community that focuses on learning and development through regular lunch and learn sessions, investment in accredited professional courses or educational programmes. You can set the pace for your professional development, and whatever path you choose, you will receive relevant support.

Company Overview

Black & White Engineering is a multi-award-winning engineering consultancy with offices across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

We are a leading provider of engineering design services for the data centre sector, delivering expertise across Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Civil and Structural, Power Systems, Sustainability, BIM, Design Management and wider specialist infrastructure disciplines.

Our teams support projects across all areas of the construction industry, offering practical, efficient design solutions that prioritise real-world installation, maintenance and operational performance.

As one of the fastest-growing consultancies in our industry, we offer genuine opportunities for progression – many of our engineers have developed into leadership roles as the business has expanded. Joining Black & White means making a meaningful impact with clients and colleagues, while receiving the recognition you deserve.