Principal Electrical Engineer

Location: Clerkenwell

Principal Electrical Engineer
Data Centres & Mission Critical

What if your next role put you at the heart of one of the most strategically important  sectors in modern infrastructure?

Our client is a leading UK engineering consultancy with a specialist Mission Critical & Data Centres team — and they're looking for a Principal or Associate Electrical
Engineer to join them in London.

This is a senior, client-facing role with real influence over how complex, high-stakes projects are designed and delivered across the UK, Ireland and Europe.

What the role involves:
 Leading the technical delivery of electrical design on data centre and mission critical projects, from concept through to completion
 Developing strategic design concepts that meet client briefs and regulatory requirements
 Representing the team in client meetings, translating project briefs and keeping stakeholders aligned
 Supporting fee management and resource planning alongside the project leader
 Mentoring the next generation of engineers, including graduates and apprentices

What they're looking for:
 A strong background in electrical engineering with specific experience on data centre or mission critical projects
 Proficiency with BIM/Revit, Electrical OM, DIALux and/or Relux
 Experience in a consultancy or design-led environment, comfortable managing client and contractor relationships
 Someone who brings a collaborative mindset and genuinely invests in the people around them

What's on offer:
 9-day fortnight working pattern
 Up to 30 days annual leave
 Private medical cover
 EV salary sacrifice scheme + stock options
 An inclusive, flexible culture with strong professional development support

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior position within a team doing genuinely complex, meaningful work in one of the fastest-growing sectors in construction and tech infrastructure.
Interested? Get in touch to find out more.

Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability.

We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity