Senior Project Engineer – Electrical, U.K

Ethos Engineering

Senior Project Electrical Design Engineer in Birmingham leading electrical design for major data centre projects across EMEA. Collaborating with the Dublin team in a hybrid work model.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeBirmingham • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Electrical Building Services design, particularly within Data Centre engineering projects, while effectively leading projects from concept to completion. Proficient in developing electrical design standards and producing detailed schematics, budgets, and reports.

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Electrical Building Services DesignData Centre Engineering ProjectsElectrical Design Standards DevelopmentProject LeadershipETCI, CIBSE, IEC, BS, IS, EN Standards Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Electrical DesignSchematic ProductionTender Package DevelopmentProject Scope DevelopmentBudgeting

Soft Skills

MentoringClient LiaisonCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeAutocadDialuxAmtechREVIT

Certifications & Qualifications

Honours DegreeChartered Engineer (Advantage)

Industry Keywords

Electrical Engineering TechniquesProject ManagementInstallation MonitoringQuality Assurance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Electrical Services design for a range of projects
Design and specification of electrical services for various types of buildings and sectors
Produce detailed schematics
Develop the electrical design standards within the organisation
Mentor junior engineering staff
Provide fully detailed tender packages and monitor installation/quality on site until project completion
Tender report/analysis/recommendations
Develop project scope with the design team/client
Confidently use Microsoft Office, Autocad, Dialux, Amtech, and REVIT
Produce budgets and reports for clients
Attend site visits
Take lead on projects with minimal input from the management team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Honours Degree – Chartered an advantage but not essential
10+ years as a Senior Engineer
Must have electrical building services design experience within Data Centre engineering projects
In-depth knowledge of electrical design and engineering techniques
Deep knowledge of ETCI, CIBSE, IEC, BS, IS and EN Standards
Working knowledge of Autocad, Dialux, Amtech, and REVIT an advantage
Confident leading projects from the concept stage to completion
Communicative and able to liaise with clients, architects, and project managers
Manage the specification and design of Electrical Building Services systems for a range of projects
Excellent Microsoft Office skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Fridays and a 9-day fortnight working schedule — enjoy every second Friday off to maintain work–life balance.
A culture that values flexibility, learning, and teamwork , with clear progression pathways and support toward professional accreditation.
Opportunities to work alongside some of the most experienced engineers in the industry, within a forward-thinking, technology-driven consultancy.
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
Heavily subsidised social committee (5 a side, golf society, climbing club and regular social events)