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# Senior Project Engineer (Data Centre Retrofit)

- **Company:** NRL Ltd
- **Location:** Birmingham, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Data Centers, Operational Data Store
- **Published:** October 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/senior-project-engineer-data-centre-retrofit/51280294

## About the Role

with AutoCAD and Revit; experience using Amtech, ETAP or similar tools is preferred.Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or comparable discipline.Minimum 8 years' experience in building services engineering, including high-complexity retrofit projects.In-depth knowledge of IEC, BS and related standards.Nice-to-have SkillsChartered Engineer status or close to achieving it.Knowledge of sustainability frameworks such as BREEAM or LEED.Familiarity with BMS, EPMS and smart building systems.BenefitsFlexible working with a 9-day fortnight schedule.25 days annual leave plus statutory entitlements.Pension scheme and health insurance allowance.Professional development and chartership support, including fees.Regular training, mentoring and funded college courses.Travel expense reimbursement for work-related journeys.Subsidised social activities and wellness initiatives.Referral bonus scheme.Apply NowExcited to take the lead on complex, high-impact data centre retrofit projects? Apply today and
join a team delivering excellence in mission-critical engineering.About NRLThe NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. You can ensure you stay safe when job searching online by visiting the JobsAware website.

## Description

innovation, they specialise in ensuring safe and efficient upgrades without operational disruption.ResponsibilitiesLead the design, planning and delivery of electrical retrofit projects in operational data centre environments.Develop strategies for live system tie-ins, outage planning and resilience.Carry out or manage technical assessments of existing facilities to unlock additional capacity.Produce and review detailed technical documentation, schematics and reports.Manage project budgets, timelines, and mitigate live-environment risks.Liaise directly with clients, contractors and vendors to ensure seamless project execution.Enforce robust QA processes and compliance protocols.Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across the retrofit team.Must-have RequirementsDemonstrable experience delivering electrical engineering works in live data centre or mission-critical environments.Strong understanding of LV/MV distribution, UPS systems and standby generator integration.Skilled