Electrical Design Engineer

Home–Based UK (NW & NE Site Visits) 55– 60 per hour

Lead the design. Shape critical infrastructure. Work on your terms.

Design Consultancy Client of Blueprints is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to take a senior, hands–on role supporting major UK data centre projects.

This is a 6–month contract, offering home–based design delivery, flexible site attendance, and involvement in large–scale, mission–critical developments – including a phased 240MW data centre programme.

This role is ideal for a senior or lead–level Electrical Design Engineer who enjoys autonomy, technical ownership, and direct client interaction.

You will support:

• A phased 240MW Data Centre development (Northwest)
• Data Centre Due Diligence projects (Northeast)

The emphasis is on practical, deliverable electrical design, not management overhead.

• Producing hands–on electrical designs for large–scale data centre projects
• Ensuring designs comply with current regulations, standards, and building codes
• Preparing and maintaining accurate technical reports and design documentation
• Acting as a client–facing technical lead, supporting design decisions and reviews
• Liaising with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and contractors to ensure efficient project delivery

Providing ongoing support during the construction phase, including:

• Reviewing contractor submissions
• Resolving design queries
• Attending site visits and inspections

Implementing cost–effective and energy–efficient design solutions, considering:

• Power usage
• Lighting
• Energy conservation
• Control systems

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or a related discipline, preferable with a chartered engineer status, or actively working towards achieving one.
• Profound experience as an Electrical Design Engineer, or a similar position, developing detailed designs for a range of commercial, industrial, residential, and retail projects.
• Proficiency in the use of relevant software tools, such as Amtech, Dialux, Relux and AutoCAD, with a technical understanding of Microsoft Office resources.
• Strong acknowledgment of IES, SBEM and Part L regulations and principles, with an understanding current industry standards, codes, and legislation.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with an ability to work both independently and as a part of a team, and a strong attention to detail.

• Primarily home–based design role
• Occasional site visits across the Northwest and Northeast
• Site attendance can be flexed around candidate availability and preference
• Standard working week: 37.5 hours

Contract length: 6 month(s)

Start date:

Immediate (02/02/2026)

Outside IR35 (Exempt from Regulations)

55– 60 per hour

• High–value data centre projects (240MW scale)
• Home–based delivery with sensible site expectations
• Senior–level technical ownership without unnecessary management burden