Electrical Design Engineer

Job Description

Home-Based | UK (NW & NE Site Visits) | £55-£60 per hour

Lead the design. Shape critical infrastructure. Work on your terms.

Design Consultancy Client of Blueprints is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to take a senior, hands-on role supporting major UK data centre projects.

This is a 6-month contract, offering home-based design delivery, flexible site attendance, and involvement in large-scale, mission-critical developments — including a phased 240MW data centre programme.

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for a senior or lead-level Electrical Design Engineer who enjoys autonomy, technical ownership, and direct client interaction.

You will support:

• A phased 240MW Data Centre development (Northwest)
• Data Centre Due Diligence projects (Northeast)

The emphasis is on practical, deliverable electrical design, not management overhead.

What you’ll be doing

• Producing hands-on electrical designs for large-scale data centre projects
• Ensuring designs comply with current regulations, standards, and building codes
• Preparing and maintaining accurate technical reports and design documentation
• Acting as a client-facing technical lead, supporting design decisions and reviews
• Liaising with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and contractors to ensure efficient project delivery

Providing ongoing support during the construction phase, including:

• Reviewing contractor submissions
• Resolving design queries
• Attending site visits and inspections

Implementing cost-effective and energy-efficient design solutions, considering:

• Power usage
• Lighting
• Energy conservation
• Control systems

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or a related discipline, preferable with a chartered engineer status, or actively working towards achieving one.
• Profound experience as an Electrical Design Engineer, or a similar position, developing detailed designs for a range of commercial, industrial, residential, and retail projects.
• Proficiency in the use of relevant software tools, such as Amtech, Dialux, Relux and AutoCAD, with a technical understanding of Microsoft Office resources.
• Strong acknowledgment of IES, SBEM and Part L regulations and principles, with an understanding current industry standards, codes, and legislation.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with an ability to work both independently and as a part of a team, and a strong attention to detail.

Working arrangement

• Primarily home-based design role
• Occasional site visits across the Northwest and Northeast
• Site attendance can be flexed around candidate availability and preference
• Standard working week: 37.5 hours

Contract Details

Contract length: 6 month(s)

Start date: Immediate (02/02/2026)

Outside IR35 (Exempt from Regulations)

Rates

£55- £60 per hour

Why this role stands out

• High-value data centre projects (240MW scale)
• Home-based delivery with sensible site expectations
• Senior-level technical ownership without unnecessary management burden