Senior Data Centre Electrical Engineer
(Electrical Engineer / Power Systems Engineer / Critical Facilities Engineer / Electrical Subject Matter Expert (SME))
Location: London (UK), Paris or Frankfurt (Europe) (extensive travel required, 50–70%)
Salary: Circa £90,000 Basic Salary + Bonus & Excellent Benefits package – Subject to experience
The Opportunity
As a leading global data centre developer, we are seeking a Senior Data Centre Electrical Engineer to join the expanding European Development & Construction team. This is a senior, high-impact role where you will act as the Electrical Subject Matter Expert (SME) across major hyperscale projects, delivering resilient and efficient electrical systems for mission-critical facilities.
The Role
As Senior Data Centre Electrical Engineer / Electrical Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will:
* Lead on electrical design, installation, testing, and commissioning across hyperscale data centre projects.
* Oversee systems such as high-voltage networks, UPS, switchgear, backup generators, and electrical monitoring solutions.
* Provide technical leadership as the Electrical SME, ensuring compliance with safety, reliability, and performance standards.
* Review electrical drawings, conduct factory witness testing, and manage commissioning phases.
* Advise on redundancy, energy efficiency, and scalable electrical infrastructure.
* Act as a trusted advisor to contractors, consultants, stakeholders, and tenants throughout the project lifecycle.
* You will be based either in or around London (UK wide also considered), Paris or Frankfurt, with extensive travel to European Projects
Key Requirements
* Extensive experience in electrical systems for critical facilities ideally within data centres or alternatively semiconductors or large-scale industrial plants.
* Strong expertise in power systems engineering, including HV systems, UPS, switchgear, and backup generation.
* Proven track record of delivering and commissioning electrical systems for complex infrastructure projects.
* Solid understanding of European electrical codes and regulations.
* Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
* Flexibility to travel extensively across Europe (50–70%).
Desirable Qualifications
* Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
* 7+ years' experience in electrical engineering, ideally within data centres or mission-critical facilities.
* Professional certifications such as CEng, PMP, or LEED AP.
What's on Offer
* A senior leadership role within a global data centre developer.
* The opportunity to work on some of Europe's most exciting hyperscale data centre projects.
* Circa £90,000 Basic salary
* Bonus Scheme
* 25 days holiday + statutory days & additional Christmas shutdown
* Death in service x 3 salary
* Private healthcare for you and your family
* Dental and optical care
* Pension scheme
* Income protection insurance
* Long-term career progression in one of the world's fastest-growing industries.
Interested?
Please apply with your CV today to explore this opportunity further.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £80,000.00-£100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* Private dental insurance
* Private medical insurance
* Sick pay
* Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Slough SL1 4QA