Senior & Principal Electrical Engineer (Data Centre)

1 day ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Hays Full time

Your new company
Join a leading building services consultancy with a reputation for delivering mission-critical data centre projects across the UK and Europe. Their portfolio includes hyperscale facilities for global tech giants, multi-megawatt data halls, and cutting-edge colocation sites. This is an opportunity to work with a team that sets the benchmark for technical excellence and innovation in the data centre sector.

Your new role
As a Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and delivering complex electrical systems for large-scale data centres. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure resilient, high-performance solutions for some of the most advanced facilities in the industry.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Strong experience in HV, LV, generators, and UPS systems, or a willingness to learn and develop in these areas.
  • Proven background in electrical design within building services.
  • Ability to manage projects and mentor junior engineers.
  • UK-based and eligible to work in the UK.

What you'll get in return

  • Competitive salary (£60k-£80k) plus benefits.
  • Hybrid working - 2-3 days in the office.
  • Exposure to high-profile, future-proof projects in a rapidly growing sector.
  • Career progression and training opportunities in data centre design.

Why Data Centres?
Data centres are the backbone of the digital economy - powering cloud computing, AI, and global connectivity. Demand is soaring, making this one of the most secure and lucrative sectors for building services engineers.

What you need to do now
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