Senior Project Engineer - Electrical U.K (Data Centres)

Ethos; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Fridays

9-day fortnight

Pension Scheme

Health Insurance

Job summary

Ethos seeks a Senior Project Electrical Design Engineer to join our Birmingham office, collaborating with our Dublin team. You will lead electrical design packages for hyperscale data centre projects across the EMEA region, mentoring junior staff and ensuring delivery aligns with schedules, budgets and quality standards.

You will guide engineers and BIM technicians, driving designs from concept through construction while maintaining high technical rigor and client liaison.

Qualifications

• Honours Degree required; Chartered status an advantage.
• 10+ years of experience as a Senior Engineer.
• Electrical building services design experience in Data Centre projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design and engineering techniques.
• Deep knowledge of ETCI, CIBSE, IEC, BS, IS and EN standards.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, Dialux, Amtech, and REVIT is advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects from concept to completion.
• Strong communication; able to liaise with clients, architects and PMs.
• Experience in specifying and designing Electrical Building Services systems.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Electrical Services design for a range of projects.
• Design and specification of electrical services for various buildings and sectors.
• Produce detailed schematics.
• Develop the electrical design standards within the organisation.
• Mentor junior engineering staff.
• Provide detailed tender packages and monitor installation and quality on site.
• Tender analysis and recommendations.
• Develop project scope with design team and client.
• Confidently lead projects with minimal input from management.
• Use MS Office, AutoCAD, Dialux, Amtech and REVIT to deliver designs.
• Produce budgets and client reports.
• Attend site visits.

Skills

Electrical design

Project leadership

Client liaison

MS Office

Education

Honours Degree

Chartered status

Tools

AutoCAD

Dialux

Amtech

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

We are seeking a Senior Project Electrical Design Engineer to join our Birmingham office, working closely with our established Dublin team. This is an exciting opportunity to support the growth of our new UK hub while delivering major hyperscale data centre projects across the EMEA region.

As a Senior Project Electrical Design Engineer, you will work within the data centre sector, leading electrical design packages from concept through to construction. You will act as a key point of contact for clients and design teams, ensuring delivery aligns with programme, budget and quality expectations.

You will provide technical direction to support engineers and BIM technicians, working both independently and collaboratively to ensure designs are delivered in line with construction timelines while maintaining high technical and quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Electrical Services design for a range of projects.

• Design and specification of electrical services for various types of buildings and sectors.

• Produce detailed schematics.

• Develop the electrical design standards within the organisation.

• Mentor junior engineering staff.

• Provide fully detailed tender packages and monitor installation/quality on site until project completion.

• Tender report/analysis/recommendations.

• Develop project scope with the design team/client.

• Confidently use Microsoft Office, Autocad, Dialux, Amtech, and REVIT.

• Produce budgets and reports for clients.

• Attend site visits.

• Take lead on projects with minimal input from the management team.

About You

• Honours Degree – Chartered an advantage but not essential

• 10+ years as a Senior Engineer

• Must have electrical building services design experience within Data Centre engineering projects

• In-depth knowledge of electrical design and engineering techniques

• Deep knowledge of ETCI, CIBSE, IEC, BS, IS and EN Standards

• Working knowledge of Autocad, Dialux, Amtech, and REVIT an advantage

• Confident leading projects from the concept stage to completion

• Communicative and able to liaise with clients, architects, and project managers

• Manage the specification and design of Electrical Building Services systems for a range of projects

• Excellent Microsoft Office skills

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

• 25 Days holidays

• Pension Scheme

• Refer a Friend scheme

• Subsidised Health Insurance Allowance

• Working travel out-of-pocket expenses

• Regular training/mentoring / further college support

• Support for Chartership

• A Professional Subscription Fee paid by the company

• Paid Statutory Leaves

• Heavily subsidised social committee