Electrical engineering manager - data centre - sme

Electrical Engineering Manager - Data Centre - SME

PRS Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Electrical Engineering Manager – Mission-Critical - Data Centres - £85,000 to £95,000 Plus Car allowance, annual bonus and many more In-House - direct employed

Join one of the world’s largest and most forward-thinking organisations, leading the way in the global data centre industry. We are looking for an ambitious and experienced Electrical Engineering Manager to lead a team of electrical engineers within our Central Engineering function.

As a subject matter expert, you will be responsible for overseeing all electrical systems within your region, ensuring the highest levels of safety, efficiency, and reliability. Acting as a key interface between Data Centre Operations, Design teams, OEMs, and customers, you will play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our mission-critical infrastructure. This is an exceptional opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-growth environment where innovation and excellence are at the core of what we do.

What You Will Do:

• Lead the Electrical Engineering function across the UK and Western Europe (UK, Netherlands, Spain, France).
• Manage, develop, and expand a team of electrical engineers, ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Oversee stakeholder management, providing regular updates to internal and external teams.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and implement lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement electrical safety rules, ensuring compliance and harmonisation across operations.
• Act as a senior escalation point for electrical and control issues.
• Lead the development of SOPs, EOPs, and MOPs, ensuring best practices in electrical operations.
• Serve as a strategic partner for Design teams, OEMs, and external consultants, bringing deep technical expertise to mission-critical projects.

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Proven leadership experience, managing electrical engineers in a mission-critical environment.
• Expertise in HV/LV systems, UPS, standby power, BMS/EMS, and control systems within Data Centres or similar sectors.
• Experience as a High Voltage Authorising Engineer (HV AE).
• Strong technical knowledge of short circuits, discrimination, and arc flash studies.
• Demonstrated ability to optimise electrical systems for efficiency and reliability.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Track record of training development and technical mentoring.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards it.
• Fluency in English; and additional European languages (Dutch, Spanish, French, German) are a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% across the region.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a global leader in the data centre industry, offering world-class career progression.
• Work in a highly professional, innovative, and fast-paced environment.
• Lead cutting-edge projects that shape the future of mission-critical infrastructure.

If you are a results-driven Electrical Engineering Manager looking for a career-defining role, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of an industry leader driving innovation in the data centre space!

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering, Design, and Management

Industries

Engineering Services, Facilities Services, and Electric Power Generation