Electrical Engineering Manager - Data Centre - SME

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

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Job Description

Electrical Engineering Manager – Mission-Critical - Data Centres - £85,000 to £95,000 Plus Car allowance, annual bonus and many more In-House - direct employed

Join one of the world’s largest and most forward-thinking organisations, leading the way in the global data centre industry. We are looking for an ambitious and experienced Electrical Engineering Manager to lead a team of electrical engineers within our Central Engineering function.

As a subject matter expert, you will be responsible for overseeing all electrical systems within your region, ensuring the highest levels of safety, efficiency, and reliability. Acting as a key interface between Data Centre Operations, Design teams, OEMs, and customers, you will play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our mission-critical infrastructure. This is an exceptional opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-growth environment where innovation and excellence are at the core of what we do.

What You Will Do:

1. Lead the Electrical Engineering function across the UK and Western Europe (UK, Netherlands, Spain, France).
2. Manage, develop, and expand a team of electrical engineers, ensuring high-quality delivery.
3. Oversee stakeholder management, providing regular updates to internal and external teams.
4. Conduct root-cause analysis and implement lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.
5. Develop and implement electrical safety rules, ensuring compliance and harmonisation across operations.
6. Act as a senior escalation point for electrical and control issues.
7. Lead the development of SOPs, EOPs, and MOPs, ensuring best practices in electrical operations.
8. Serve as a strategic partner for Design teams, OEMs, and external consultants, bringing deep technical expertise to mission-critical projects.

What We Are Looking For:

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
2. Proven leadership experience, managing electrical engineers in a mission-critical environment.
3. Expertise in HV/LV systems, UPS, standby power, BMS/EMS, and control systems within Data Centres or similar sectors.
4. Experience as a High Voltage Authorising Engineer (HV AE).
5. Strong technical knowledge of short circuits, discrimination, and arc flash studies.
6. Demonstrated ability to optimise electrical systems for efficiency and reliability.
7. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
8. Track record of training development and technical mentoring.
9. Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards it.
10. Fluency in English; and additional European languages (Dutch, Spanish, French, German) are a plus.
11. Willingness to travel up to 25% across the region.

Why Join Us?

1. Be part of a global leader in the data centre industry, offering world-class career progression.
2. Work in a highly professional, innovative, and fast-paced environment.
3. Lead cutting-edge projects that shape the future of mission-critical infrastructure.

If you are a results-driven Electrical Engineering Manager looking for a career-defining role, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of an industry leader driving innovation in the data centre space!