At a Glance
- Tasks: Design innovative electrical solutions for cutting-edge data centre projects.
- Company: Thriving consultancy with a top-notch Mission Critical team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonuses, hybrid working, and clear career progression.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and work on technically challenging projects that make a difference.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering and solid experience in data centre design.
Data centres are one of the fastest moving spaces in engineering right now, and this is a genuine chance to be part of a consultancy that's thriving in it. Our client is a multi-disciplinary building services consultancy with a growing, highly regarded Mission Critical team, delivering complex, high profile data centre projects for major international clients. They’re expanding fast and looking for a Senior or Principal Electrical Design Engineer to join a talented, close-knit MEP team. You’ll get real ownership of design work, exposure to some of the most technically demanding projects in the sector, and a clear progression path.
What you’ll be doing:
- Producing conceptual and detailed electrical design solutions in line with client briefs
- Carrying out electrical services design calculations using Trimble (Amtech), Hevacomp and lighting design software
- Supporting Medium Voltage design and utility provider point of connection processes
- Working across MV/LV distribution, substations, UPS, generators, small power, lighting, lightning protection and earthing for mission critical facilities
- Taking projects from feasibility studies and concept design through to detailed design
- Producing electrical specifications and schedules
- Building strong working relationships with architects, structural engineers, project managers and quantity surveyors
- Acting as a technical point of contact for clients
What we’re looking for:
- Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Building Services or a related discipline
- Solid data centre or mission critical design experience
- Working toward Chartered status, or already chartered (CIBSE / IET)
- Strong knowledge of MV/LV distribution, UPS, generators and standby power systems
- Familiarity with data centre tier rating systems and hyperscale or colocation requirements
- Working knowledge of Revit and BIM workflows (ACC, BIM 360 and Navisworks are a bonus)
- A collaborative, client facing approach and strong communication skills
What’s in it for you:
- Salary £50,000 to £80,000 DOE
- Annual bonus, typically £1,000 to £5,000
- Hybrid working, 2 to 3 days a week from London, Manchester, Leeds or Sunderland
- A genuinely collaborative, multi-disciplinary team
- A clear route toward Principal and Associate Director progression
- The chance to work on some of the most technically interesting projects in the UK and internationally
If you’re an electrical design engineer looking for real technical variety, strong support and a clear future, we’d love to hear from you.
Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer in London employer: Harper Harrison
As a Senior Director of Operations at our client’s Italian data centre portfolio, you will join a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to operational excellence in one of Europe’s fastest-growing digital infrastructure platforms. The company fosters a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, offering competitive benefits such as a comprehensive welfare plan, healthcare assistance, and a pension scheme, all while providing opportunities for professional growth and leadership development in a mission-critical environment. With a commitment to safety, reliability, and client satisfaction, this role not only promises a rewarding career but also the chance to contribute to cutting-edge digital infrastructure.
