Overview
Home-Based | UK (NW & NE Site Visits) | £55-£60 per hour
Lead the design. Shape critical infrastructure. Work on your terms.
Design Consultancy Client of Blueprints is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to take a senior, hands-on role supporting major UK data centre projects.
This is a 6-month contract, offering home-based design delivery, flexible site attendance, and involvement in large-scale, mission-critical developments - including a phased 240MW data centre programme.
The Opportunity
This role is ideal for a senior or lead-level Electrical Design Engineer who enjoys autonomy, technical ownership, and direct client interaction.
You will support:
* A phased 240MW Data Centre development (Northwest)
* Data Centre Due Diligence projects (Northeast)
The emphasis is on practical, deliverable electrical design, not management overhead.
What you'll be doing
* Producing hands-on electrical designs for large-scale data centre projects
* Ensuring designs comply with current regulations, standards, and building codes
* Preparing and maintaining accurate technical reports and design documentation
* Acting as a client-facing technical lead, supporting design decisions and reviews
* Liaising with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and contractors to ensure efficient project delivery
* Providing ongoing support during the construction phase, including:
* Reviewing contractor submissions
* Resolving design queries
* Attending site visits and inspections
* Implementing cost-effective and energy-efficient design solutions, considering:
* Power usage
* Lighting
* Energy conservation
* Control systems
What we're looking for
* Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or a related discipline, preferable with a chartered engineer status, or actively working towards achieving one.
* Profound experience as an Electrical Design Engineer, or a similar position, developing detailed designs for a range of commercial, industrial, residential, and retail projects.
* Proficiency in the use of relevant software tools, such as Amtech, Dialux, Relux and AutoCAD, with a technical understanding of Microsoft Office resources.
* Strong acknowledgment of IES, SBEM and Part L regulations and principles, with an understanding current industry standards, codes, and legislation.
* Effective communication and collaboration skills, with an ability to work both independently and as a part of a team, and a strong attention to detail.
Working arrangement
* Primarily home-based design role
* Occasional site visits across the Northwest and Northeast
* Site attendance can be flexed around candidate availability and preference
* Standard working week: 37.5 hours
Contract Details
* Contract length: 6 month(s)
* Start date: Immediate (02/02/2026)
* Outside IR35 (Exempt from Regulations)
Rates
£55- £60 per hour
Why this role stands out
* High-value data centre projects (240MW scale)
* Home-based delivery with sensible site expectations
* Senior-level technical ownership without unnecessary management burden
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