Senior Project Engineer - Electrical (Data Centres)

About the Job

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 MEPCO & Ethos

MEPCO is a leading building services engineering consultancy specializing in high-end mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design. Recently, MEPCO joined Ethos, a global engineering consultancy known for innovation, sustainable design, and digital engineering delivery. Together, we combine top-tier local engineering talent with global reach, delivering complex infrastructure projects across Europe.

Responsibilities:

• 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

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