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