Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Data Centre)

Role: Senior Electrical Engineer (must have right to Work in UK)

Project: Major UK data centre programme involving modifications to existing facilities to support AI workloads.

Salary: Competitive hourly rate

Engagement: Contract

Work Pattern: Hybrid role (three days in office)

Location: London, UK

Start Date: ASAP

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering activities for facility upgrades designed to support high‑density AI compute loads.
• Define electrical requirements for liquid cooling integration including pumps, controls, monitoring and redundancy.
• Assess existing MV/LV distribution and specify modifications to support increased power demand and thermal load.
• Produce and review electrical calculations, single‑line diagrams, synoptic diagrams, specifications and technical notices.
• Ensure compliance with relevant electrical standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Coordinate with mechanical, HVAC, BMS, fire safety, civil and architectural teams to ensure proper integration of upgraded systems.
• Support testing, commissioning and validation of electrical modifications.
• Act as a subject‑matter expert, representing the electrical discipline in client meetings and technical workshops.

Requirements

• Must have Right to Work in the UK
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Strong MV/LV experience including distribution, protection, cable sizing, UPS, generators and resilience‑driven electrical design.
• Experience supporting mechanical systems electrically, ideally in environments using liquid cooling or high‑density thermal management.
• Background in retrofit or upgrade projects for mission‑critical facilities.
• Ability to lead electrical packages independently and communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Comfortable coordinating with multiple technical disciplines and engaging directly with clients.