Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Birmingham, West Midlands, England
€70000 p.a.
Electrical Engineering
Posted 2 hours ago
Senior Project Electrical Design Engineer – Data Centres / Building Services
Birmingham (Hybrid Working)
Leading Engineering Consultancy delivering hyperscale data centre projects across EMEA
Salary: £70,000 – £85,000 Bonus Pension Healthcare 9-Day Fortnight

The Company
This well-established engineering consultancy is recognised for delivering complex, high-value data centre and mission critical projects across Europe and the wider EMEA region. With a strong reputation for technical excellence and innovation, the business continues to expand its footprint, with a new Birmingham office forming a key part of its UK growth strategy.

The company operates at the forefront of building services engineering, working with global clients on cutting-edge infrastructure. Their culture is built around collaboration, continuous learning, and supporting engineers to reach chartered status and beyond.

The Role – Senior Project Electrical Design Engineer
As a Senior Project Electrical Design Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering electrical building services designs for hyperscale data centre projects. Working closely with both UK and international teams, you will lead electrical design packages from concept through to construction.

You will act as a technical lead across multiple projects, ensuring designs meet programme, budget, and quality expectations. This is a high-impact role where your expertise will directly influence project delivery, client satisfaction, and technical standards across the business.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead electrical design packages across data centre and mission critical projects
  • Ensure all works are delivered in line with Health & Safety standards and best practice
  • Manage design programmes to align with construction timelines
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams, clients, and contractors
  • Oversee and mentor junior engineers and BIM technicians
  • Produce detailed electrical schematics and specifications
  • Develop and maintain internal electrical design standards
  • Prepare tender documentation, reports, and technical submissions
  • Monitor installation and quality on-site through to project completion
  • Provide technical input on budgets, feasibility, and project scope
About You
  • Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
  • 10 years’ experience in electrical design, ideally at Senior Engineer level
  • Strong background in data centre or mission critical building services projects
  • In-depth knowledge of electrical design standards including CIBSE, IEC, BS, and EN
  • Experience with software such as AutoCAD, Dialux, Amtech, and Revit
  • Proven ability to lead projects from concept through to completion
  • Strong communication skills with experience engaging clients and stakeholders
  • Leadership mindset with experience mentoring junior team members
  • Detail-focused with a strong commitment to quality and delivery
What’s on Offer
Salary: £70,000 – £90,000 (DOE)
Benefits:
  • 9-day fortnight with every second Friday off
  • Flexible working and hybrid model
  • Bonus scheme
  • Pension
  • Private healthcare allowance
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Paid professional subscriptions
  • Full support for Chartership
  • Ongoing CPD, training, and further education support
  • Travel expenses covered
  • Active social and wellbeing programme
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking consultancy at a pivotal stage of its UK expansion. You will be part of a growing Birmingham team while working on some of the most technically challenging and high-profile data centre projects in the market.

The business offers a genuine work-life balance through its 9-day fortnight, alongside clear progression pathways and strong support for professional development. If you are looking to take ownership of major projects and progress your career within the data centre sector, this role offers both technical challenge and long-term opportunity.

How to Apply
If you’re interested in this Senior Project Electrical Design Engineer role, contact Breagh Recruitment:
Email: info@breaghrecruitment.com
Phone: 028 9002 0011

Why Breagh Recruitment?
At Breagh Recruitment, we specialise in placing Senior Electrical Design Engineers within the building services and data centre sector across the UK and Ireland. We understand the demands of mission critical projects and work closely with leading consultancies delivering complex electrical design solutions.

Whether you’re exploring Senior Electrical Engineer roles, Electrical Design Engineer positions, or leadership opportunities within data centre engineering, we can provide tailored advice and access to the best opportunities in the market.

Related roles: Senior Electrical Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Building Services Engineer, Data Centre Engineer, MEP Design Engineer

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