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Principal Electrical Engineer

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Posted on Jul 16, 2026 by CV-Library
London, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£70k - £100k Annual
Full-Time
Principal / Associate Electrical Engineer – Data Centres

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: £75,000 - £100,000+ DOE + Excellent Benefits

Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Principal / Associate Electrical Engineer – Mission Critical Projects

Are you a Principal or Associate Electrical Engineer looking to take the lead on some of the UK's most technically demanding data centre projects

I'm working with a highly regarded building services consultancy that has established itself as a leader in the mission critical sector. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of UK and international projects, they're looking to appoint an experienced Principal / Associate Electrical Engineer to help drive the expansion of their specialist team.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in the design and delivery of hyperscale and colocation data centres, working alongside some of the industry's leading engineers on cutting-edge developments.

The Role

Lead the electrical design and technical delivery of complex data centre projects.

Manage projects across the full RIBA design lifecycle, from feasibility through to construction.

Act as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary design teams.

Lead design reviews, technical coordination, and quality assurance.

Mentor and develop junior and senior engineers within the team.

Support business development activities, client presentations, and bid submissions.

Drive innovation, resilience, sustainability, and energy-efficient design solutions across mission critical facilities.

About You

Degree qualified in Electrical or Building Services Engineering.

Significant experience within Electrical Building Services consultancy.

Proven experience delivering mission critical/data centre projects (hyperscale, colocation or enterprise preferred).

Strong knowledge of HV/LV distribution, standby generation, UPS systems, critical power infrastructure and resilience strategies.

Proficient with industry-standard design software including Revit, Amtech/Trimble ProDesign, Dialux/Relux and AutoCAD.

Excellent understanding of UK Building Regulations, British Standards and CIBSE guidance.

Strong leadership, commercial awareness and client management skills.

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or actively working towards Chartership.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary with performance bonus

Hybrid and flexible working

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension contribution

Generous annual leave

Clear pathway to Associate Director and beyond

Exposure to flagship UK and international data centre projects

Ongoing technical training and professional development

A collaborative, high-performing team with genuine opportunities to influence the growth of the business

If you're looking to join a consultancy at the forefront of the mission critical sector and play a leading role in delivering world-class data centre projects, I'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion

Reference: 225381796

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Principal Electrical Engineer

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 16, 2026 by CV-Library

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London, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£70k - £100k Annual
Full-Time
Principal / Associate Electrical Engineer – Data Centres

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: £75,000 - £100,000+ DOE + Excellent Benefits

Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Principal / Associate Electrical Engineer – Mission Critical Projects

Are you a Principal or Associate Electrical Engineer looking to take the lead on some of the UK's most technically demanding data centre projects

I'm working with a highly regarded building services consultancy that has established itself as a leader in the mission critical sector. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of UK and international projects, they're looking to appoint an experienced Principal / Associate Electrical Engineer to help drive the expansion of their specialist team.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in the design and delivery of hyperscale and colocation data centres, working alongside some of the industry's leading engineers on cutting-edge developments.

The Role

Lead the electrical design and technical delivery of complex data centre projects.

Manage projects across the full RIBA design lifecycle, from feasibility through to construction.

Act as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary design teams.

Lead design reviews, technical coordination, and quality assurance.

Mentor and develop junior and senior engineers within the team.

Support business development activities, client presentations, and bid submissions.

Drive innovation, resilience, sustainability, and energy-efficient design solutions across mission critical facilities.

About You

Degree qualified in Electrical or Building Services Engineering.

Significant experience within Electrical Building Services consultancy.

Proven experience delivering mission critical/data centre projects (hyperscale, colocation or enterprise preferred).

Strong knowledge of HV/LV distribution, standby generation, UPS systems, critical power infrastructure and resilience strategies.

Proficient with industry-standard design software including Revit, Amtech/Trimble ProDesign, Dialux/Relux and AutoCAD.

Excellent understanding of UK Building Regulations, British Standards and CIBSE guidance.

Strong leadership, commercial awareness and client management skills.

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or actively working towards Chartership.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary with performance bonus

Hybrid and flexible working

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension contribution

Generous annual leave

Clear pathway to Associate Director and beyond

Exposure to flagship UK and international data centre projects

Ongoing technical training and professional development

A collaborative, high-performing team with genuine opportunities to influence the growth of the business

If you're looking to join a consultancy at the forefront of the mission critical sector and play a leading role in delivering world-class data centre projects, I'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion
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