Senior Project Engineer - Electrical

Eligo Recruitment; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Project Electrical Design Engineer with a focus on Data Centre projects. The role involves remote work and requires extensive experience in electrical building services design, along with leadership abilities to manage projects from concept to completion. Ideal candidates will have an Honour's degree in Electrical Engineering and proficiency in relevant design software. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work on significant European projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Senior Engineer.
• Extensive electrical building services design experience in Data Centre engineering projects.
• Chartered Engineer status is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead Electrical Services design for critical infrastructure projects.
• Manage the design of Electrical Building Services systems.
• Monitor installation and quality on site.
• Develop and maintain electrical design standards.
• Produce accurate budgets and comprehensive reports for clients.

Skills

Electrical building services design

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Honours Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Dialux

Amtech

REVIT

Job description

Senior Project Electrical Design Engineer (Remote - EU Travel)

MUST HOLD FULL RIGHT TO WORK IN EUROPE. Permanent.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Electrical Design Engineer to work primarily within the Data Centre sector on large‑scale European projects. The successful candidate will possess a thorough grasp of electrical design principles and engineering techniques, demonstrating confidence in working both independently and in collaboration with the wider team. You will ensure the successful completion of all designs, guaranteeing they meet construction timelines and exacting technical requirements from concept stage through to handover.

Candidate Profile

This senior technical role offers a remote work arrangement based in Germany, with essential travel throughout the European Union to meet project and site requirements.

• Qualifications:
  • Honours Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. Chartered Engineer status is an advantage but not essential.
  • 10+ years of experience operating as a Senior Engineer.
• Sector Expertise: Must have extensive electrical building services design experience within Data Centre engineering projects.
• Technical Knowledge:
  • In-depth knowledge of electrical design and engineering techniques.
  • Deep knowledge of relevant standards including ETCI, CIBSE, IEC, BS, IS, and EN Standards.
  • Working knowledge of design software such as AutoCAD, Dialux, Amtech, and REVIT is highly desirable.
• Project Leadership:
  • Confident in leading projects autonomously from the concept stage through to completion.
  • Excellent communication skills, enabling effective liaison with clients, architects, and project managers.
• General Skills: Excellent Microsoft Office skills.

Key Day-to-Day Activities

• Design Leadership: Lead the Electrical Services design for a diverse range of critical infrastructure projects.
• Technical Deliverables: Manage the specification and design of Electrical Building Services systems. Produce detailed schematics and fully detailed tender packages.
• Site and Quality Oversight: Monitor installation and quality on site until project completion. Attend necessary site visits.
• Standards & Development: Develop and maintain the electrical design standards within the organisation. Mentor junior engineering staff.
• Project Management: Confidently take the lead on projects with minimal input from the management team. Develop project scope in collaboration with the design team and client.
• Client Reports: Produce accurate budgets and comprehensive reports for clients.
• Tendering: Undertake detailed tender report analysis and recommendations.
• Tools: Confidently utilise software packages including Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Dialux, Amtech, and REVIT.

Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity.