Blackedge Consulting
Principal Electrical Engineer - Data Centres

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Principal Electrical Engineer
Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer in the Data Centre industry ready to take the lead on complex, high-profile projects?
This is an exciting opportunity to join an engineering consultancy where you'll play a key role in delivering innovative, mission-critical and infrastructure projects from concept through to completion. As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you'll provide technical leadership, influence project outcomes, build strong client relationships, and help shape the future growth of both the team and the business.
Why Join Us?
- Lead Complex, High-Impact Projects Take ownership of sophisticated engineering designs and provide technical direction across a diverse portfolio of building and infrastructure projects. Your expertise will be instrumental in delivering exceptional results on some of the industry's most demanding schemes.
- Make a Real Impact From developing innovative electrical designs, specifications, and technical documentation to overseeing project delivery, you'll have the opportunity to influence projects at every stage of the lifecycle.
- Build Trusted Client Relationships Work closely with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams, becoming a recognised technical expert and trusted advisor. You'll have excellent exposure to key decision-makers and opportunities to expand your professional network.
- Mentor and Develop Future Talent As a senior member of the engineering team, you'll support, coach, and inspire colleagues, sharing your knowledge and helping to develop the next generation of engineering professionals.
- Accelerate Your Career With a growing project portfolio and ambitious plans for the future, there are genuine opportunities to progress into senior leadership roles while contributing to business growth and strategic direction.
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- Qualification in an Engineering discipline, such as a BEng, BSc, HND, or HNC
- Extensive experience in the successful delivery of complex Data Centre design projects
- In-depth understanding of applicable regulations, industry standards, and engineering best practices
- Proficient in the use of engineering design software, including Amtech, Dialux, AutoCAD, or equivalent platforms
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships while clearly communicating technical concepts
- Proven experience in leading, coaching, and developing engineering teams
- Strong commercial acumen, with experience in budget oversight, programme management, and change control procedures
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or currently progressing towards chartership
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