Senior Data Centre Electrical Engineer
(Electrical Engineer / Power Systems Engineer / Critical Facilities Engineer / Electrical Subject Matter Expert (SME))
Location: London (UK), Paris or Frankfurt (Europe) (Travel Across European sites)
Salary: Circa A£90,000 Basic Salary + Bonus & Excellent Benefits package - Flexible depending on salary & experience
The Opportunity
Our client, a leading global data centre developer is seeking a Senior Data Centre Electrical Engineer to join its 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 travel to European Projects & campuses
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 across European campuses
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 A£90,000 Basic salary - Flexible depending on salary & experience
* 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.
Senior Data Centre Electrical Engineer
(Electrical Engineer / Power Systems Engineer / Critical Facilities Engineer / Electrical Subject Matter Expert (SME))
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