Hybrid Senior Engineer – Electrical, Data Centres

at Ethos Engineering

• Job title: Senior Engineer – Electrical, Data Centres
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Birmingham, United Kingdom

About the role

• Senior Electrical Design Engineer delivering hyperscale data centre projects across EMEA in a hybrid model with Dublin collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design on projects, managing delivery from concept through to construction and handover.
• Champion Ethos’ electrical design standards and drive adoption of innovative technologies and sustainable solutions.
• Coordinate and manage a multidisciplinary engineering team, ensuring high-quality output and timely delivery.
• Liaise with clients, architects, project managers, and contractors, acting as the key point of contact for electrical design matters.
• Prepare technical specifications and fully detailed tender packages, including reports, analysis and recommendations.
• Oversee and perform design and installation quality checks in line with project requirements and industry regulations.
• Develop project scopes in collaboration with the design team and clients.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and graduates.
• Participate in design reviews, technical workshops, and site inspections as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years' experience in electrical engineering within the building services sector.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Working towards or already Chartered Engineer status (CEng or equivalent).
• Proven experience leading projects and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.
• Experience across various sectors such as commercial, healthcare, life sciences, or data centres preferred.
• Electrical Building Services design (e.g. lighting, power distribution, fire alarm, security, emergency systems).
• Strong understanding of relevant standards, including IEC, IS, BS and EN regulations.
• Familiarity with CIBSE and IET codes of practice.
• Proficient in software such as AutoCAD, Revit MEP, Dialux, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience in producing detailed electrical load calculations and system coordination.
• Knowledge of sustainable design and low-energy solutions is a plus.

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