Design & Engineering Lead (Electrical - Data Centres) - London

Job description

Act as Design Manager on data centre projects, leading the electrical design scope from concept, through detailed design, to construction support and closeout. Remain hands on in electrical design, providing technical leadership and ownership of critical design aspects for mission critical facilities. Lead and coordinate electrical engineers and SMEs as part of a multidisciplinary design team on both large and small projects.

Manage design deliverables, resources, schedules, and quality across assigned projects. Provide expert technical guidance and mentoring to the DC Design & Engineering team. Develop, implement, and uphold electrical design quality standards, procedures, and best practices. Review and approve electrical designs, calculations, reports, and specifications, undertaking and facilitating formal peer reviews. Lead project teams during value engineering, optioneering, and technical decision making stages.

Participate in and lead project site visits to monitor, review, and resolve electrical installation and commissioning matters. Collaborate with project management, commercial, and construction teams to ensure successful project outcomes. BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering. 5-8 years of experience in electrical design, ideally within power distribution, industrial, commercial, critical infrastructure, or related environments.

Experience designing and delivering electrical engineering solutions, including medium- and low-voltage power distribution, transformers, UPS systems, and standby generation. Strong knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards, and engineering best practices. Experience with value engineering and implementing innovative, cost-effective solutions. Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit is an advantage, but not essential.

Familiarity with emerging technologies and industry trends. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong customer-facing experience, with the ability to build relationships, understand customer needs, and present technical solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to think strategically and drive continuous improvement and innovation. Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and support engineering processes.