Senior Project Engineer - Electrical U.K (Data Centres)

About the job:

We are seeking a Senior Project Electrical Design Engineer to join our soon-to-be-launched Birmingham office, working closely with our established Dublin team. This is an exciting opportunity to support the growth of our new UK hub while delivering major hyperscale data centre projects across the EMEA region.

The role will initially be fully remote. Once the Birmingham office is operational, flexible attendance will be required as part of a hybrid working model.

As a Senior Project Electrical Design Engineer, you will work within the data centre sector, leading electrical design packages from concept through to construction. You will act as a key point of contact for clients and design teams, ensuring delivery aligns with programme, budget and quality expectations.

You will provide technical direction to support engineers and BIM technicians, working both independently and collaboratively to ensure designs are delivered in line with construction timelines while maintaining high technical and quality standards.

About you:

Honours Degree – Chartered an advantage but not essential

10+ years as a Senior Engineer

Must have electrical building services design experience within Data Centre engineering projects

In-depth knowledge of electrical design and engineering techniques

Deep knowledge of ETCI, CIBSE, IEC, BS, IS and EN Standards

Working knowledge of Autocad, Dialux, Amtech, and REVIT an advantage

Confident leading projects from the concept stage to completion

Communicative and able to liaise with clients, architects, and project managers

Manage the specification and design of Electrical Building Services systems for a range of projects

Excellent Microsoft Office skills

Your day-to-day activities:

Lead the Electrical Services design for a range of projects

Design and specification of electrical services for various types of buildings and sectors

Produce detailed schematics

Develop the electrical design standards within the organisation

Mentor junior engineering staff

Provide fully detailed tender packages and monitor installation/quality on site until project completion

Tender report/analysis/recommendations

Develop project scope with the design team/client

Confidently use Microsoft Office, Autocad, Dialux, Amtech, and REVIT

Produce budgets and reports for clients

Attend site visits

Take lead on projects with minimal input from the management team

Why Join Us?

At Ethos, we’re dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages both technical excellence and personal wellbeing.

We offer:

Flexible Fridays and a 9-day fortnight working schedule - enjoy every second Friday off to maintain work–life balance.

A culture that values flexibility, learning, and teamwork, with clear progression pathways and support toward professional accreditation.

Opportunities to work alongside some of the most experienced engineers in the industry, within a forward-thinking, technology-driven consultancy.

Benefits:

Flexible working times

25 Days holidays

Pension Scheme

Working travel out-of-pocket expenses

Regular training/mentoring / further college support

Support for Chartership

Subsidised Health Insurance Allowance

A Professional Subscription Fee paid by the company

Paid Statutory Leaves

Heavily subsidised social committee (5 a side, golf society, climbing club and regular social events)

Company Description:

Ethos is a team of collaborative and creative consultant engineers & professionals, leading data centre and energy infrastructure projects globally.

Our Charter:

We believe in strong human relationships

We believe clear leadership lights the path

We believe sustainability is non-negotiable

We believe a can-do mindset can move mountains

We believe in a relentless focus on delivery

Our Tagline:

Performance Made Possible