Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Building Services Engineer – Data Centres

Bristol (Hybrid) | £45,000 - £58,000 + Bonus

Global, industry-leading consultancy – widely recognised for engineering excellence

About the Opportunity

One of the most respected and influential engineering consultancies on the planet is expanding its specialist Data Centre team in Bristol. Known for shaping some of the world's most innovative and sustainable projects, this organisation sets the benchmark for technical quality, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and long-term thinking in the built environment.

Data Centres are now part of the world's critical infrastructure, requiring resilient, efficient, low-carbon engineering solutions. This role offers the chance to take a leading position in that space, guiding complex projects that enable global technology, commerce and communication to operate without interruption.

If you're motivated by high-performance engineering, sustainability, digital innovation and genuinely impactful work, this is a place where your career will accelerate.

The Role

As a Senior Electrical Building Services Engineer, you'll play a key role across all stages of major Data Centre projects—working closely with a diverse team of building services specialists, sustainability professionals, digital engineers, structural engineers and more.

You will:

• Lead electrical design delivery from early feasibility through to technical completion.
• Shape projects that push towards net-zero carbon, championing sustainable engineering solutions.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams and ensure technical excellence across a portfolio of UK and international schemes.
• Directly support project management activities, including client engagement, fee discussions and commercial oversight.
• Contribute to the organisation's digital evolution—helping to refine workflows, support automation, and enhance integrated design processes.
• Manage delivery across multiple projects, ensuring quality, coordination and effective delegation within the wider building services group.

This position is perfect for someone who wants both hands-on technical involvement and the opportunity to influence the direction of major mission-critical projects.

What They're Looking For

You will ideally have:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, Architectural Engineering or similar.
• Chartered Engineer status (IET, CIBSE or equivalent).
• A strong background in electrical building services design, ideally with experience in Data Centre or other mission-critical environments.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinating with external partners.
• A solid understanding of current legislation, regulations, and emerging trends within the sector.
• A genuine interest in sustainable design, reducing carbon impact, and advancing energy-efficient engineering solutions.

If you're passionate about driving innovation in electrical systems design and want to lead high-value, technically challenging projects, this role will absolutely suit you.

Why Join This Consultancy?

This organisation is consistently regarded as one of the most forward-thinking consultancies in the world. Their model rewards collaboration, curiosity, and long-term vision. Joining the team means:

• Working alongside some of the industry's leading engineers, designers and specialists.
• Contributing to globally significant projects with real societal value.
• Access to excellent professional development, learning pathways and mentoring.
• A balanced and supportive working culture where individuality and diverse perspectives are valued.
• A comprehensive benefits package focused on wellbeing, flexibility and long-term personal growth.

This is an opportunity to join an extraordinary engineering environment—one that is known globally for its integrity, its sustainable ethos, and its commitment to creating a better built world.