Data Center Design Engineering Manager

DATA CENTER Design & Engineering Manager (Electrical - Data Centres)

*HOME BASED ROLE WITH UP TO 25% TRAVEL TO MAJOR INTERNATIONAL HUBS*

Data Center Design Lead / Senior (Electrical Engineering) is required by our global market leading client

This is a one-off opportunity to work for a reputable global corporation that has genuine realistic opportunities for career progression as well as flexible / remote working options

Reporting into the EMEA Director of Engineering - Data Centre Segment, you will be responsible for

• Acting as Design Manager on data centre projects, leading the electrical design scope from concept, through detailed design, to construction support and closeout.
• Remain hands on in electrical design, providing technical leadership and ownership of critical design aspects for mission critical facilities.
• Lead and coordinate electrical engineers and SMEs as part of a multidisciplinary design team on both large and small projects.
• Manage design deliverables, resources, schedules, and quality across assigned projects.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentoring to the DC Design & Engineering team.
• Develop, implement, and uphold electrical design quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Review and approve electrical designs, calculations, reports, and specifications, undertaking and facilitating formal peer reviews.
• Act as a client facing technical lead, attending and contributing to client, contractor, and internal meetings.
• Lead project teams during value engineering, optioneering, and technical decision making stages.

Essential previous experience should include:

• 7-12 years of relevant experience in a similar role or lead design engineer / senior design engineer
• Must be comfortable with Remote working and up to 25% Travel
• Proven experience delivering a full range of electrical engineering services for mission‑critical facilities, including medium‑ and low‑voltage power distribution, transformers, UPS systems, and standby generation.
• Strong knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Experience with value engineering and integrating new technologies to deliver cost‑effective, resilient solutions.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit is an advantage, but not essential.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies such as edge computing and AI.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Ability to think strategically and drive long‑term innovation.
• Proven ability to build teams and support engineering processes.
• BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering, with a Master’s degree preferred.