About the job:
We are seeking a Senior Project Electrical Design Engineer to join our soon-to-be-launched Birmingham office, working closely with our established Dublin team. This is an exciting opportunity to support the growth of our new UK hub while delivering major hyperscale data centre projects across the EMEA region.
The role will initially be fully remote. Once the Birmingham office is operational, flexible attendance will be required as part of a hybrid working model.
As a Senior Project Electrical Design Engineer, you will work within the data centre sector, leading electrical design packages from concept through to construction. You will act as a key point of contact for clients and design teams, ensuring delivery aligns with programme, budget and quality expectations.
You will provide technical direction to support engineers and BIM technicians, working both independently and collaboratively to ensure designs are delivered in line with construction timelines while maintaining high technical and quality standards.
About you:
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
Your day-to-day activities:
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
At Ethos, we’re dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages both technical excellence and personal wellbeing.
We offer:
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.
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
Heavily subsidised social committee (5 a side, golf society, climbing club and regular social events)
Company Description:
Ethos is a team of collaborative and creative consultant engineers & professionals, leading data centre and energy infrastructure projects globally.
Our Charter:
We believe in strong human relationships
We believe clear leadership lights the path
We believe sustainability is non-negotiable
We believe a can-do mindset can move mountains
We believe in a relentless focus on delivery
Our Tagline:
Performance Made Possible
Senior Project Engineer - Electrical U.K (Data Centres) • Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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