Associate Electrical Director: Data Centres

In this role you will lead electrical design for data centre projects, from feasibility through handover, and mentor a team of technical experts. You will define power architectures, coordinate multi-disciplinary interfaces, and push for resilient, low‑carbon outcomes. You will drive technical excellence, support business development, and work with global colleagues to win and deliver complex DC programs. This opportunity combines senior technical leadership with strategic delivery in a fast‑growing data centre sector. You’ll be part of a global firm delivering impactful infrastructure at scale, advancing decarbonization and efficiency goals.

• hybrid work options
• competitive compensation
• well-being programs
• global opportunities
• access to industry-leading technology
• transformational project work

• Own electrical design across feasibility, concept, scheme, and detailed design, through procurement support, construction, commissioning, and handover
• Define and validate power architectures (utility intake, MV/LV distribution, UPS topologies, generators, switchgear, PDUs, STS, busway, earthing, and lighting)
• Lead power systems studies and protection design (load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc‑flash, harmonic analysis) using ETAP/SKM
• Integrate monitoring and controls (BMS/EPMS/SCADA), metering strategies, and resilience features aligned to availability objectives (Tier II–IV)
• Embed decarbonization and energy efficiency (high‑efficiency UPS, advanced controls, heat recovery, demand response, on‑site renewables, grid‑interactive strategies)
• Assure compliance with applicable standards and codes (IEC/BS/EN and/or NEC/NFPA), client specifications, and AECOM quality procedures
• Coordinate multi‑disciplinary interfaces (mechanical, structural, architectural, fire/life safety, security, ICT) to deliver fully integrated designs

• Hyperscale and/or multi‑site program experience, including fast‑track and design‑build environments
• Strong background in electrical project delivery across data centres and mission critical environments
• Proven experience leading DC project work streams in UK and preferably across EMEA
• Client facing and work winning experience
• Excellent team leadership and development capability
• Detailed knowledge of mechanical design and how it interfaces with the client
• Strong commercial acumen and experience managing project financials
• Effective internal and external communication skills

• client facing
• leadership
• communication
• ETAP
• SKM
• power systems design for data centres