Overview

Data Centre Electrical Design Manager – Spain. Help shape the electrical architecture behind the next generation of Data Centre and AI infrastructure across Southern Europe.

Our client is a major global power infrastructure business investing in Data Centres with capabilities across critical power, electrical distribution, modular infrastructure and advanced cooling. This is a high-visibility role for an electrical design leader who influences projects early, engages with major customers and stays close to engineering.

The opportunity

You will lead the electrical design scope of complex Data Centre projects from concept and detailed design through construction support, commissioning and closeout. The role goes beyond design coordination; you will shape technical strategy, lead key engineering decisions, and work with customers, consultants, contractors and internal specialists to develop resilient, efficient and scalable infrastructure.

You will

Own critical decisions involving MV, LV, transformers, UPS and standby generation

Coordinate electrical engineers and specialist technical contributors

Review and approve designs, calculations, reports and specifications

Lead customer meetings, design reviews, optioneering and value engineering

Support construction, installation and commissioning activities

Improve design standards, engineering processes and technical quality

Mentor engineers and contribute to the continued growth of the regional design function

What you will bring

You are likely to be working as a Data Centre Design Manager, Lead Electrical Engineer, Principal Electrical Engineer or Electrical Engineering Manager.

You will need





Strong electrical design experience within Data Centres or mission-critical infrastructure

Experience leading projects through multiple design and delivery stages

Detailed knowledge of MV/LV distribution, transformers, UPS and generators The ability to challenge, approve and take ownership of complex designs

Experience coordinating engineers or multidisciplinary technical teams

Confidence working directly with customers and senior project stakeholders

Professional fluency in English and either Spanish or Italian A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline

Experience with cooling, BMS, energy management, AutoCAD, Revit or high-density AI infrastructure would be beneficial.

Why this role stands out

This is an opportunity to join a general engineering business actively expanding its position in Data Centre and AI infrastructure rather than simply maintaining an established product portfolio. The organisation is investing across electrical and thermal technologies, strengthening its engineering capability and engaging with customers earlier in the project lifecycle. That gives this role real influence over how major facilities are designed, not just how individual products are specified.

You will gain

Exposure to major hyperscale, colocation and AI infrastructure projects

Direct access to customers, consultants and senior technical stakeholders

Influence over regional design strategy and engineering standards A broader technology environment spanning power, cooling and modular infrastructure

Long-term development within a stable, internationally recognised business An attractive salary and benefits package will be offered based on experience and location.

Apply with your CV for a confidential discussion about the role, package and organisation.

📌 Data Centre Electrical Design Manager (Madrid)
🏢 Spencer Ogden
📍 Madrid