At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead electrical upgrades in live data centres and design complex systems.
- Company: Join Ethos, a forward-thinking consultancy with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, 20 days holiday, and support for professional growth.
- Other info: Work with top engineers and enjoy fun social activities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on critical projects while enhancing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in electrical engineering and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
As a Senior Project Engineer – Electrical, you will play a key role within Ethos’ Data Centre Retrofit area, supporting the delivery of complex upgrades across mission-critical data centre environments.
Your Day-to-day Activities Lead the design and delivery of electrical building services upgrades within live data centre environments, including M experience with ETAP, Amtech, or DIALux for calculations.
Excellent understanding of IEC, CIBSE, BS, IS, and EN standards applied to retrofit and live‑environment projects.
Experience producing single‑line diagrams, schematics, and technical drawings for complex electrical retrofit scopes.
Familiarity with commissioning, power system coordination studies, and compliance documentation for live data centre upgrades.
Experience knowledge of LEED/BREEAM and the EU Energy Efficiency Directive is an advantage.
Familiarity with BMS/EPMS integration and smart building systems within mission‑critical environments is advantageous.
Soft Skills Excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence in client‑facing settings.
Strong organisational and problem‑solving abilities, capable of managing multiple concurrent retrofit projects.
Collaborative approach to working across multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, electrical, sustainability, and BIM disciplines.
Proactive, detail‑oriented mindset with a sharp focus on risk management and technical quality in live environments.
Calm under pressure — able to make sound engineering decisions within constrained, operational environments.
Why Join Us?
At Ethos, we’re dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages both technical excellence and personal wellbeing.
We Offer Flexible Fridays and a 9‑day fortnight working schedule — enjoy every second Friday off to maintain work–life balance.
A culture that values flexibility, learning, and teamwork, with clear progression pathways and support toward professional accreditation.
Opportunities to work alongside some of the most experienced engineers in the industry, within a forward‑thinking, technology‑driven consultancy.
Benefits Flexible working times / Hybrid Working 20 days of holidays Pension Scheme Coverage for working travel out‑of‑pocket expenses Regular training, mentoring, and further college support Support for Chartership A professional subscription fee paid by the company Heavily subsidised social committee activities (5‑a‑side football, golf society, climbing club, and regular social events) Company Description Ethos is a team of collaborative and creative consultant engineers
