Senior Electrical Engineer
1 day ago
Southampton
Senior Data Centre Electrical Engineer (Electrical Engineer / Power Systems Engineer / Critical Facilities Engineer / Electrical Subject Matter Expert (SME)) Location: Can be based Ireland, UK, Paris or Frankfurt (Europe) (extensive travel required, 50–70%) Salary: Circa £90,000 Basic Salary + Bonus & Excellent Benefits package – Subject to experience The Opportunity As a leading global data centre developer, we are seeking a Senior Data Centre Electrical Engineer to join the expanding European Development & Construction team. This is a senior, high-impact role where you will act as the Electrical Subject Matter Expert (SME) across major hyperscale projects, delivering resilient and efficient electrical systems for mission-critical facilities. The Role As Senior Data Centre Electrical Engineer / Electrical Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will: • Lead on electrical design, installation, testing, and commissioning across hyperscale data centre projects., • Oversee systems such as high-voltage networks, UPS, switchgear, backup generators, and electrical monitoring solutions., • Provide technical leadership as the Electrical SME, ensuring compliance with safety, reliability, and performance standards., • Review electrical drawings, conduct factory witness testing, and manage commissioning phases., • Advise on redundancy, energy efficiency, and scalable electrical infrastructure., • Act as a trusted advisor to contractors, consultants, stakeholders, and tenants throughout the project lifecycle., • You will be based either in or around London (UK wide also considered), Paris or Frankfurt, with extensive travel to European Projects Key Requirements • Extensive experience in electrical systems for critical facilities ideally within data centres or alternatively semiconductors or large-scale industrial plants., • Strong expertise in power systems engineering, including HV systems, UPS, switchgear, and backup generation., • Proven track record of delivering and commissioning electrical systems for complex infrastructure projects., • Solid understanding of European electrical codes and regulations., • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills., • Flexibility to travel extensively across Europe (50–70%). Desirable Qualifications • Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline., • 7+ years’ experience in electrical engineering, ideally within data centres or mission-critical facilities., • Professional certifications such as CEng, PMP, or LEED AP. What’s on Offer • A senior leadership role within a global data centre developer., • The opportunity to work on some of Europe’s most exciting hyperscale data centre projects., • Circa £90,000 Basic salary, • Bonus Scheme, • 25 days holiday + statutory days & additional Christmas shutdown, • Death in service x 3 salary, • Private healthcare for you and your family, • Dental and optical care, • Pension scheme, • Income protection insurance, • Long-term career progression in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries. Interested? Please apply with your CV today to explore this opportunity further. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £80,000.00-£100,000.00 per year