Senior Electrical Engineer (Data Centre Design)
Permanent
London, Bristol or Birmingham (hybrid)
This role is for a high-calibre Electrical Engineer who enjoys the technical "nitty-gritty" of heavy power systems. You will lead the design and delivery of robust electrical architectures for mission-critical data centres, ensuring 24/7 uptime and industry-leading resilience.
Role Overview
Location: London, Birmingham, or Bristol (Hybrid).
Basis: Full-time, Permanent.
Salary Guide: £60,000 – £85,000 (DOE) + Critical Environment Allowance.
Core Focus: MV/LV Distribution, UPS Systems, Backup Generation, and Protection Coordination.Key Responsibilities
This is a hands-on design role. You will be expected to own the electrical design from concept to commissioning:
System Architecture: Designing complex redundancy models (N+1, 2N, 2N+1) for Tier III and IV data centres.
Power Distribution: Engineering the full power chain, including Medium Voltage (MV) Switchgear, Step-down Transformers, and Low Voltage (LV) Distribution Boards.
Critical Power Path: Specifying and sizing UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) systems, Battery Energy Storage (BESS), and Backup Diesel/Gas Generators.
Technical Analysis: Performing protection coordination studies, short-circuit calculations, and arc flash analysis.
BIM & Modelling: Producing detailed 3D models and schematics, ensuring seamless integration with mechanical cooling and structural elements.Experience & Qualifications
Sector Expertise: Significant experience in electrical design for Data Centres or other high-availability environments (e.g., Hospitals, Investment Banks).
Software Mastery: You must be highly proficient in:
Amtech / ProDesign (for cable sizing and calculations).
ETAP or SKM (for power system analysis and fault studies).
Revit MEP (for hands-on 3D design).
Regulations: Deep understanding of BS 7671 (Wiring Regs) and specific data centre standards like Uptime Institute Tiers or EN 50600.
Professional Status: Degree in Electrical Engineering; Chartered (CEng) or actively pursuing with IET/CIBSE.Personal Attributes
Technically Granular: You are the person who double-checks the discriminating breakers and cable ratings yourself.
Adaptable: Comfortable working across the London, Birmingham, or Bristol hubs, with the communication skills to lead client-facing technical meetings.
Resilient: Thrives under the pressure of "zero-downtime" project requirements.Why Join Us?
You will be at the forefront of the UK's digital backbone. We offer a hybrid work-life balance that respects your focus time while providing the collaborative environment needed to solve complex engineering challenges.
Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity