Electrical Discipline Lead Job at Engld Full Time NEW

Electrical Discipline Lead – Data Centres / Mission Critical – UK (Flexible / Hybrid)

An international engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Electrical Discipline Lead to support the delivery of large-scale data centre and AI infrastructure projects. The organisation delivers integrated, mission-critical solutions across planning, design, commissioning and operation of high-performance digital facilities.

This is a senior technical leadership role focused on setting electrical engineering strategy, driving technical excellence, and supporting the delivery of resilient, energy-efficient and future-ready infrastructure. The position works closely with sector leadership, clients and multidisciplinary teams to shape innovative solutions across complex, high-density power environments.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will lead electrical engineering excellence across a portfolio of mission-critical projects, acting as a key technical authority and point of contact for complex electrical systems within data centre environments.

This is a collaborative leadership role with significant influence across design strategy, technical assurance, delivery standards and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as technical lead for electrical engineering across data centre and AI-focused projects
• Develop and maintain electrical design standards, templates and best practice guidance
• Provide technical assurance across HV/LV systems, grid connections and utility interfaces
• Lead design strategies covering redundancy and resilience (N, N+1, 2N, 2N+1)
• Oversee UPS systems, energy storage, generation, fuel resilience and power quality strategies
• Drive coordination across multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, ICT, BMS, fire and structural disciplines
• Promote integrated design delivery and chair technical coordination reviews
• Lead BIM-enabled electrical design delivery, including model strategy and coordination workflows
• Support use of digital tools and platforms including model federation and clash detection processes
• Embed sustainability principles including energy efficiency, grid interaction and performance optimisation
• Define commissioning strategies, integrated testing and energisation approaches
• Support bid development and work-winning through technical input and electrical narratives
• Monitor project performance including budget, programme, risk and change control
• Mentor and develop engineers, supporting capability growth across the discipline
• Represent the organisation at client meetings, industry forums and technical engagements

About You

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Chartered Engineer (CEng or equivalent) preferred
• Extensive experience delivering electrical systems within data centre / mission critical environments
• Strong background in large, complex programmes (typically £100m+ desirable)
• Deep understanding of electrical power systems, resilience strategies and IT load integration
• Strong knowledge of BIM processes including Revit, model coordination and CDE workflows
• Experience working with multidisciplinary design teams in complex infrastructure environments
• Commercially aware with strong capability in forecasting, budgeting and resource planning
• Confident communicator with ability to engage senior stakeholders and clients
• Proven ability to mentor, lead and develop technical teams
• Strong understanding of commissioning, IST and operational readiness strategies