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

o   High-value data centre projects (240MW scale)

o   Home-based delivery with sensible site expectations

o   Senior-level technical ownership without unnecessary management burden