Senior Electrical Engineer (Data Centre)
| Posting date: | 10 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £60,000 to £75,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Up to £75,000 DOE |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 April 2026 |
| Location: | London, London, ec2v 6db |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4745472_1773163625 |
Summary
Your new company
Join a leading building services consultancy with a reputation for delivering mission-critical data centre projects across the UK and Europe. Their portfolio includes hyperscale facilities for global tech giants, multi-megawatt data halls, and cutting-edge colocation sites. This is an opportunity to work with a team that sets the benchmark for technical excellence and innovation in the data centre sector.
Your new role
As a Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and delivering complex electrical systems for large-scale data centres. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure resilient, high-performance solutions for some of the most advanced facilities in the industry.
What you'll need to succeed
- Strong experience in HV, LV, generators, and UPS systems, or a willingness to learn and develop in these areas.
- Proven background in electrical design within building services.
- Ability to manage projects and mentor junior engineers.
- UK-based and eligible to work in the UK.
- Must have Critical Systems exp
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary (£60k-£75k) plus benefits.
- Hybrid working - 2-3 days in the office.
- Exposure to high-profile, future-proof projects in a rapidly growing sector.
- Career progression and training opportunities in data centre design.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Adam Smeddle on 0207 2598760.
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