Mission Critical Electrical Lead in Bristol

AtkinsRéalis delivers integrated, mission‑critical solutions that help clients plan, design, commission and operate highly efficient, resilient and sustainable data centres and AI facilities. The Electrical Engineer Lead will champion electrical engineering excellence across our mission‑critical portfolio, set best practice, assure resilient power strategies and deliver forward‑looking technical thought leadership.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with DC/AI electrical and operations teams, and represent AtkinsRéalis at national forums and key client engagements.
• Provide senior stakeholders with clear, actionable insights and concise reporting on technical, commercial and market performance.
• Identify, shape and support new opportunities and bids using outcome‑focused electrical narratives and track emerging trends such as AI power densities, liquid cooling, grid constraints and energy storage.
• Define, own and maintain electrical design standards, guides and templates; ensure compliance with UK, Irish and international regulations.
• Act as the national point of contact for mission‑critical electrical technical support, mentor engineers and build long‑term electrical capability.
• Lead assurance of grid connections, utility interfaces, HV/LV architectures, redundancy strategies ('N, N+1, 2N, 2N+1'), UPS, energy storage, power quality, generation, fuel strategies, earthing, lightning protection and protection coordination.
• Lead BIM‑enabled electrical delivery by defining model strategies and information requirements; coordinate and review Revit models and manage clash detection through Revizto and the CDE.
• Collaborate with mechanical, CFD, ICT, BEMS, fire, structural and other disciplines to deliver fully coordinated, construction‑ready designs and chair integrated reviews.
• Embed sustainability and performance objectives into electrical design, tracking metrics such as PUE contribution, losses and standby efficiency, and support grid‑aware design, renewables, storage and demand‑side response.
• Own electrical scope, budget, spend and programme; forecast and report performance; manage risk, issues and change; plan resources and manage key supply‑chain partners and strategic OEM and utility relationships.
• Define commissioning philosophies, integrated test plans and energisation strategies; ensure alignment of design intent, OPR and IST to de‑risk handover and accelerate time to operate.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent preferred.
• Extensive experience delivering electrical systems for mission‑critical or data‑centre projects; experience on large, complex programmes (£100m+) advantageous.
• Deep understanding of data‑centre electrical systems, power resilience, IT load integration and coordination of ICT, BEMS, mechanical and CSA inputs into robust electrical solutions.
• Strong working proficiency in Revit and Revizto, with a solid grasp of BIM processes including EIR/AIR, BEP, LOD/LOI, model federation and disciplined use of the CDE.
• Commercially astute with strengths in budget control, forecasting, resource planning and change management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present credibly at national forums and conferences.
• Inclusive leadership style, strong mentoring ability and pragmatic application of innovation in digital engineering, AI‑enabled power management, MMC and commissioning analytics.

Benefits

Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a broad range of benefits that can be tailored to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Access extensive training and professional development opportunities and benefit from a hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AtkinsRéalis is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader and are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria.

Security Clearance

This role may require security clearance. Offers of employment will depend on obtaining the relevant level of clearance, and the vetting process will be carried out by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV). Applicants may be required to provide proof of UK residency for five years or longer.

About AtkinsRéalis

AtkinsRéalis is a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organisation that connects people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to deliver unique end‑to‑end services across the entire asset life cycle.