Job Title: HV/MV Senior Electrical Design Manager
Location: London, UK
Type: Freelance
Duration: 12 months
Start: July 2026
We are seeking an experienced HV/MV Senior Electrical Design Manager to support the delivery of critical power infrastructure projects for hyperscale data centre developments across the EMEA region.
This role focuses on the management and supervision of third-party design consultants delivering high and medium voltage substations, grid connections, and power distribution systems supporting mission-critical facilities
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the delivery of HV/MV substation and grid connection design packages across multiple projects
* Manage and coordinate external design consultants, vendors, and utility stakeholders
* Review and approve electrical designs, specifications, and construction documentation
* Oversee RFQ/RFP processes, technical evaluations, budgets, schedules, and project governance
* governancCoordinate EPMS, SCADA, and BMS integration activity
* Support commissioning, energisation, and construction oversight activities
* Ensure compliance with IEC standards, utility requirements, and project specifications
Requirements
* Background in data centers, power generation, utilities, or other mission-critical environments
* Strong knowledge of substations, electrical distribution systems, and grid connections
* Experience managing multiple engineering consultancies and stakeholders
* Proficiency reviewing AutoCAD, Revit, and technical design documentation
* Strong project management, budget, and programme coordination skills
Preferred
* Chartered Engineer or Professional Engineering qualification.
* Knowledge of EMEA electrical regulations, IEC standards, and utility requirements.
* Experience within hyperscale data centre environments.
If you have a proven track record delivering large-scale HV/MV infrastructure projects and are looking to support some of the most advanced data centre developments in EMEA, we'd love to hear from you.
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