At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of electrical engineers in mission-critical environments, ensuring efficiency and safety.
- Company: Join one of the largest data centre organisations in the UK and EMEA.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, pension scheme, health care, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Travel opportunities within the UK and abroad, with support for professional accreditation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering with leadership experience in high-performance teams.
The predicted salary is between 42750 - 52250 £ per year.
Sector: Data Centres – Critical Environment – Mission Critical Environment – Power Generations – Essential Electrical Engineering Background.
Location: Essex, Hertfordshire, Slough, and EMEA
Additional Benefits:
- Pension Scheme
- 25 Days Holiday
- Health Care
- Career Development Opportunities – training where required.
- Travel within the UK and Abroad (up to 25%)
- Travel Expenses (paid from anywhere outside of your nominated office)
- Progression and development for one of the Largest DC Organisations
About the Role
As the Senior Electrical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role within our Central Engineering team, overseeing a group of highly skilled Electrical Engineers across the UK and Western Europe (UK, Netherlands, Spain, France). In this subject matter expert (SME) role, you and your team will be responsible for ensuring the highest levels of efficiency, reliability, and safety across all electrical systems within your region. You will function as a crucial interface between Data Centre Operations, Design Teams, OEMs, and Customers, while also overseeing the development and implementation of Electrical Safety Rules. This leadership position will report directly to the Senior Electrical Engineer - EMEA.
Key Responsibilities:
- Stakeholder Management
- Root-Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement
- Training & Development
- SOP/EOP Development
- Electrical Safety Rules
- Collaboration with External Partners
What We Are Looking For:
- Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent qualification (e.g., HND, HNC), ideally within mission-critical environments such as Data Centres.
- Proven Leadership: Significant leadership experience managing a team of electrical engineers and apprentices, with a focus on high-performance outcomes.
- Mission Critical Experience: Experience in electrical engineering, maintenance, commissioning, and safety standards within mission-critical environments, such as Data Centres or similar high-availability sectors.
- High Voltage Authorising Engineer (HV AE): Previous experience and qualifications as a High Voltage Authorising Engineer are essential.
- Comprehensive Technical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of large-scale electrical systems, including High Voltage (HV), Low Voltage (LV), UPS, Standby Power, BMS/EMS, and control systems.
- Advanced Technical Skills: Knowledge of discrimination, short circuit, and arc flash studies is desirable.
- Efficiency & Optimization: A proven track record in optimizing electrical systems and driving efficiency improvements, particularly in Data Centre environments.
- Stakeholder Management: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and manage key stakeholders effectively.
- Problem-Solving Expertise: Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with an initiative-taking approach to continuous improvement.
- SOP/EOP Expertise: Familiarity with the development of SOP/EOP and experience with the CAB process.
- Engineering Accreditation: Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or in progress toward achieving it, is preferred and WILL be supported.
- Language Skills: Fluency in English is essential, with additional language skills (e.g., Dutch, Spanish, French, German) being advantageous.
- Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel regularly within the UK and internationally (up to 25%).
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