Electrical Design Engineer - Data Centres

Electrical Design Engineer - Data Centres & Critical Infrastructure
📍 Greater Manchester
Job Ref: 39788

Are you an Electrical Engineer looking to break into the rapidly growing Data Centre sector? This is an excellent opportunity to work on cutting-edge, award-winning projects - no prior Data Centre experience required.

The Opportunity
You'll join a forward-thinking engineering team, delivering electrical design for mission-critical Data Centre projects. Working with the latest technologies, you'll gain exposure to complex schemes up to 5MW.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical design for Data Centres and critical infrastructure
• Work across RIBA Stages 3-5, including tender and detailed design packages
• Design and specify LV distribution, generators, transformers, and UPS systems
• Produce electrical schematics and layouts using AutoCAD/Revit
• Carry out electrical calculations (Amtech) and lighting design (Dialux)
• Attend design meetings and liaise with clients, contractors, and internal teams
• Support construction stages, including site inspections, commissioning, and integrated systems testing

About You

• Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent in Electrical or Building Services Engineering
• Experience in Building Services Electrical Design (data centre experience beneficial, not essential)
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution and mission-critical systems
• Familiar with AutoCAD/Revit and Amtech (preferred, not essential)
• Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities in a team environment

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to transition into the Data Centre sector
• Work on innovative, high-profile and award-winning projects
• Exposure to the latest technologies in a growing, future-focused industry
• Supportive team environment with strong development opportunities

If you're looking to take the next step in your career and move into a high-growth, technically challenging sector, we'd love to hear from you.

• Opportunity to transition into the Data Centre sector
• Exposure to large-scale, mission-critical projects
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing market

If you're looking to take the next step in your career and gain experience in one of the fastest-growing sectors in engineering, we'd love to hear from you.

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