Principal Electrical Engineer

Lead the electrical design of some of the most technically demanding facilities in the world.

PRS Recruitment is working with a leading international engineering consultancy that is expanding its specialist Data Centre MEP team following continued project wins across the UK and internationally.

We are looking for an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer who wants to take ownership of complex electrical design projects, lead talented engineering teams and play a key role in delivering the next generation of hyperscale and colocation data centres.

This is an opportunity to join an established, multidisciplinary engineering environment where technical expertise is valued, collaboration is encouraged and career development is genuinely supported.

You will take a leading role in the design and delivery of electrical engineering solutions for major data centre developments, working alongside specialists in mechanical engineering, architecture, structural engineering, sustainability and project management.

• Leading electrical design packages from feasibility through detailed design and construction.
• Managing and mentoring electrical engineers across multiple projects.
• Developing power distribution, resilience and critical electrical infrastructure designs.
• Providing technical leadership and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Working directly with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Overseeing technical specifications, design reviews, project budgets and delivery programmes.
• Supporting innovative, energy efficient and sustainable engineering solutions.

• Strong electrical building services design experience, ideally within hyperscale or colocation data centres.
• Proven experience leading electrical engineering projects and technical teams.
• Knowledge of critical power systems, electrical distribution and resilient infrastructure.
• Experience with ETAP, Revit, AutoCAD and relevant electrical design software.
• Understanding of RIBA design stages, UK regulations and engineering standards.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status, or actively working towards accreditation through IET or CIBSE.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with clients and project stakeholders.

• Join a growing, highly respected specialist engineering team.
• Take ownership of technically challenging projects.
• Access genuine career progression and professional development.
• Hybrid working with a collaborative and supportive team.
• Opportunity to influence engineering standards and sustainable design approaches.

Whether you're actively considering a move or simply curious about opportunities within the rapidly expanding data centre sector, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.