Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Data Centre)

Role: Senior Electrical Engineer (must have right to Work in UK)

Project: Major UK data centre programme involving modifications to existing facilities to support AI workloads.

Salary: Competitive hourly rate

Engagement: Contract

Work Pattern: Hybrid role (three days in office)

Location: London, UK

Start Date: ASAP

Lead electrical engineering activities for facility upgrades designed to support high‑density AI compute loads.
Define electrical requirements for liquid cooling integration including pumps, controls, monitoring and redundancy.
Assess existing MV/LV distribution and specify modifications to support increased power demand and thermal load.
Produce and review electrical calculations, single‑line diagrams, synoptic diagrams, specifications and technical notices.
Ensure compliance with relevant electrical standards and regulatory frameworks.
Coordinate with mechanical, HVAC, BMS, fire safety, civil and architectural teams to ensure proper integration of upgraded systems.
Support testing, commissioning and validation of electrical modifications.
Act as a subject‑matter expert, representing the electrical discipline in client meetings and technical workshops.

Must have Right to Work in the UK
Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
Strong MV/LV experience including distribution, protection, cable sizing, UPS, generators and resilience‑driven electrical design.
Experience supporting mechanical systems electrically, ideally in environments using liquid cooling or high‑density thermal management.
Background in retrofit or upgrade projects for mission‑critical facilities.
Ability to lead electrical packages independently and communicate technical concepts clearly.
Comfortable coordinating with multiple technical disciplines and engaging directly with clients.

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