At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead electrical design for high-profile data centre projects and mentor junior engineers.
- Company: Award-winning consultancy known for sustainable engineering solutions and a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and the chance to work on global projects.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for career growth and technical training through our DC101 programme.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and shape the future of data centres with your expertise.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; consulting experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
The Team We are a global, independent, multi-disciplinary consultancy delivering sustainable engineering and design solutions across the built environment.
With over 1,200 engineers and designers across 29 locations, we apply our expertise to local market conditions to deliver resilient, low-carbon engineering solutions.
We are 100% partner-owned and are proud to have been named Building Magazine's Engineering Consultant of the Year in 2024, 2022, and 2021.
As part of this role, you will be joining our dedicated data centre team.
Established in 2006, we have delivered over 2,000MW of capacity for our clients worldwide.
In 2025, we were named Data Centre Consultancy of the Year by Data Centre Review and were ranked in the Top 10 by Data Centre Magazine in 2023.
The Role We're looking for an experienced and client-focused Principal Engineer with electrical design experience to join our data centre team.
You will have excellent electrical design and consulting experience, ideally from a highly technical background.
Your previous project experience will demonstrate an ability to transition into our data centre sector.
You do not need previous data centre experience to apply.
Our data centre specialist designers will mentor you as you enter our internal DC101 programme.
You'll play a leading role in some of the most high-profile data centre projects in the world.
As part of our collaborative, multi-disciplinary team, you will drive the delivery of regional and global data centre projects.
As part of the role, you'll be engaging directly with clients, shaping technical strategies, as well as reviewing and developing designs for our projects.
As a Principal, you'll also support the development of junior engineers, as well as contribute to project planning and fee proposals.
In a leading role, you'll help bring your technical expertise to the market and shape the direction of our growing team.
Responsibilities Produce electrical designs, including schematic diagrams, layouts, and technical calculations.
Prepare technical specifications, calculations, schedules, project reports, and supporting documentation.
Conduct site inspections and surveys to inform and validate design development.
Contribute to internal and external project meetings, providing electrical expertise and updates.
Collaborate with colleagues across regional and international offices on project delivery.
The Skills We're looking for a qualified engineer educated to a degree level in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
You'll have gained experience in a consulting engineering role and now looking to take this into a new challenge with greater responsibility and impact.
You don't need previous data centre experience.
Our DC101 programme has been designed to provide in-depth technical training alongside your projects to ensure new joiners can succeed in the industry.
This programme has led to multiple award wins and nominations for talent development across the data centre sector.
- Manchester
- Position Type: Permanent Full-Time
- Hours Per Week: 37.5
Principal Electrical Engineering Specialist in Manchester employer: Cundall
Cundall is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Bristol where innovation and sustainability are at the forefront of our mission. Our collaborative culture fosters professional growth through skill development and training opportunities, ensuring that every team member can contribute to exciting local and international projects while working towards our goal of Zero Carbon Design by 2030. Join us to be part of a diverse team that values creativity and inclusivity, making a meaningful impact in the built environment.
