Job Description
Principal Electrical Engineer – Data CentresLocation: Hybrid from offices throughout the UK if local or Fully RemoteSalary: £65,000–£90,000 + benefits depending on experience If you enjoy technically challenging projects and want to work within a business where Data Centres are a genuine core focus rather than a small part of the workload, this could be a great fit. We’re partnered with a growing consultancy delivering mission-critical projects across the UK and Europe, and they’re looking to strengthen their Electrical team with experienced Principal level engineers.Why this role stands outYou’ll join a business that’s investing heavily in both people and projects, giving engineers genuine autonomy alongside strong technical support. There’s clear progression available, flexibility around working arrangements, and the opportunity to work on complex, large-scale Data Centre developments. Whether you enjoy staying hands-on technically, mentoring junior engineers, or taking ownership of projects and client relationships, there’s room to shape the role around your strengths.What you’ll be doingYou’ll lead the electrical design delivery across mission-critical and Data Centre projects, taking responsibility for project coordination, technical reviews, and client communication. You’ll also support junior engineers within the team and contribute towards project planning, technical standards, and overall delivery quality.Key requirements
* Strong background within electrical building services design
* Previous Data Centre or mission-critical design experience is essential
* Experience leading projects or major design packages
* Good understanding of UK and/or international design standards
* Experience with design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, Amtech and Dialux
* Comfortable working directly with clients and multidisciplinary teams
* Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or similar
* Working towards Chartership or already Chartered preferred
What’s on offer
* Salary up to £90,000 depending on experience
* Remote working available with offices throught the UK
* Hybrid working for those local to the offices
* Pension contribution
* Monthly healthcare allowance
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* 37.5 hour working week
* 9 day working fortnight available
* Annual pay and progression reviews
* Chartership support and training
* Exposure to major international Data Centre projects
If you’d like to find out more, apply now and I’ll happily share more detail around the projects, culture, and long-term progression opportunities.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.