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Est. Monthly
Estimated €4,435 - €6,248
Posted August 21, 2026 · 3 days agoLast seen August 23, 2026Deadline November 2, 2026

Electrical Engineer

Lead Electrical Engineer
London, United Kingdom
Onsite · Technology
Contract · Senior
English
No People Management
5 years experience
How this salary compares
Salary Context: Electrical Engineer

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Salary analysis

Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in London, United Kingdom"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 95% lower. The offer sits below the benchmark range (€3,847–€15,737). The listed pay band (€370–€521) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 10 comparable listings.

Monthly salary comparison for Electrical Engineer
MarketLower bound (25th percentile)MedianUpper bound (75th percentile)
Market Average: Electrical Engineer€2,520/per month€4,450/per month€7,054/per month
All roles in London, United Kingdom€3,847/per month€7,124/per month€15,737/per month
Pay in our data — not quoted in ad (Senior)€370/per month€445/per month€521/per month
About the role

Lead Electrical Engineer (Contract 2 years) London | Data Centre Projects | Competitive Day Rate We're looking for an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to support the delivery of major data centre and mission-critical infrastructure projects across London. The successful candidate will have strong experience across LV and MV electrical systems, including power distribution, switchgear, transformers, and critical infrastructure environments. You'll lead electrical design activities, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and provide technical expertise throughout project delivery. Key Requirements: Proven experience as a Lead, or Senior Electrical Engineer Strong knowledge of LV and MV systems (11kV/33kV desirable) Data center, hyperscale, colocation, or mission-critical project experience Ability to manage stakeholders and lead technical delivery Contracting/freelance experience preferred Details: Contract/Freelance opportunity London-based project work Long-term programme of works Outside IR35 opportunities may be available

Job Details

Responsibilities

  • Lead electrical design activities
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams
  • Provide technical expertise throughout project delivery
  • Manage stakeholders and ensure delivery of technical solutions

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Lead, or Senior Electrical Engineer
  • Strong knowledge of LV and MV systems (11kV/33kV desirable)
  • Data center, hyperscale, colocation, or mission-critical project experience
  • Ability to manage stakeholders and lead technical delivery
  • Contracting/freelance experience preferred

Skills & Technologies

Electrical engineeringLV/MV systemsPower distributionSwitchgearTransformers
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