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 burdenFor further information on this opportunity, please contact Sam Seymour on 02392 603030 or email sam.seymour@blueprintrecruit.com Alternatively, please apply directly using the “Apply” option below.