Electrical Engineer
CV-LibraryCardiff, South GlamorgancontractPosted: 29 April 2026
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This position sits within the regional engineering function and offers broad exposure to electrical systems performance, commissioning oversight, incident response, and technical governance across a multi‑site environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct electrical design reviews, equipment assessments, and installation checks during pre‑construction and build phases
* Provide on‑site electrical expertise during live commissioning, testing, and system validation
* Lead root‑cause analysis (RCA) investigations and drive corrective actions following electrical or system failures
* Support capacity planning, power system upgrades, and wider electrical improvement initiatives
* Perform site engineering audits, technical inspections, and produce detailed reporting
* Work closely with construction, operations, engineering, and H&S teams to ensure continuity and consistency across projects
* Deliver ad‑hoc engineering support including documentation updates, procedural reviews, and troubleshooting
* Act as the technical representative during construction, commissioning, and operational handovers
Requirements
* Strong background in electrical engineering within mission‑critical environments - Data Centres experience.
* Experience with LV/MV systems, power distribution, critical backup systems, and electrical infrastructure
* Proven experience in commissioning, field engineering, or construction‑focused electrical roles
* Ability to operate across multiple sites and manage competing priorities
* Skilled in fault diagnostics, technical reporting, and continuous improvement practices
* Comfortable working in fast‑paced, multinational, multi‑site environments
* Strong communication skills with the ability to engage vendors, site teams, and senior stakeholders
* Health & Safety awareness; relevant qualifications advantageous
This position sits within the regional engineering function and offers broad exposure to electrical systems performance, commissioning oversight, incident response, and technical governance across a multi‑site environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct electrical design reviews, equipment assessments, and installation checks during pre‑construction and build phases
* Provide on‑site electrical expertise during live commissioning, testing, and system validation
* Lead root‑cause analysis (RCA) investigations and drive corrective actions following electrical or system failures
* Support capacity planning, power system upgrades, and wider electrical improvement initiatives
* Perform site engineering audits, technical inspections, and produce detailed reporting
* Work closely with construction, operations, engineering, and H&S teams to ensure continuity and consistency across projects
* Deliver ad‑hoc engineering support including documentation updates, procedural reviews, and troubleshooting
* Act as the technical representative during construction, commissioning, and operational handovers
Requirements
* Strong background in electrical engineering within mission‑critical environments - Data Centres experience.
* Experience with LV/MV systems, power distribution, critical backup systems, and electrical infrastructure
* Proven experience in commissioning, field engineering, or construction‑focused electrical roles
* Ability to operate across multiple sites and manage competing priorities
* Skilled in fault diagnostics, technical reporting, and continuous improvement practices
* Comfortable working in fast‑paced, multinational, multi‑site environments
* Strong communication skills with the ability to engage vendors, site teams, and senior stakeholders
* Health & Safety awareness; relevant qualifications advantageous