Associate Electrical Director: Data Centres

In this role you will lead electrical design and delivery for hyperscale data centre projects, shaping power architectures and high-efficiency systems. You will mentor cross-functional teams and drive technical excellence while pursuing new work in the UK and across EMEA. The role emphasizes decarbonization, resilience, and compliant, integrated designs that meet client needs. You’ll collaborate with global colleagues to deliver impactful infrastructure solutions at scale.

• hybrid work options
• competitive compensation and well-being programs
• inclusive and diverse workplace culture
• reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities
• global, publicly traded firm benefits and growth opportunities
• onboarding and integration support

• Own electrical design across feasibility, concept, scheme, and detailed design through procurement, construction, commissioning, handover
• Define and validate power architectures (utility intake, MV/LV distribution, UPS, generators, switchgear, PDUs, busway, earthing, 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)
• Assure compliance with IEC/BS/EN and NEC/NFPA and client specs, and our 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 electrical project delivery for Data Centres and Mission Critical Environments
• Proven experience leading DC project work streams in UK and preferably across EMEA
• Demonstrated client-facing and work-winning experience
• Excellent team leadership and development capability
• Detailed knowledge of mechanical design and interfacing with client for Data Centres
• Strong commercial acumen and experience managing project financials
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; good financial understanding for project success

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