Associate Electrical Director: Data Centres

In this role you will lead electrical design and power systems for data centre projects, guiding technical delivery and mentoring teams. You will shape power architectures, coordinate cross-disciplinary interfaces, and drive decarbonization and energy-efficiency outcomes for clients. You’ll work with global colleagues in the Data Centre sector to win work and deliver resilient, low-carbon solutions. This is a senior, strategic position within a growing technology/data centre practice with a strong client-facing component.

• hybrid work options
• comprehensive benefits and well-being programs
• global exposure and opportunities for growth
• equal opportunity employer
• inclusive culture
• remote or client-site work flexibility

• Own electrical design across feasibility, concept, scheme and detailed design through procurement, 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 integrated designs

• Hyperscale and/or multi-site program experience
• Strong background in delivery of Electrical project work across Data Centres and Mission Critical Environments
• Proven experience leading DC project work streams in UK and across EMEA
• Demonstrable client facing and work winning experience
• Excellent team leadership and development capability
• Detailed knowledge of Mechanical design for Data Centres and interfacing with client
• Strong commercial acumen and project financial management
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good financial understanding of projects

• client-facing
• leadership
• communication
• ETAP
• SKM
• BMS/EPMS/SCADA