Associate Electrical Director: Data Centres

In this role you will lead electrical design for data centre projects across feasibility to handover, driving technical excellence and mentoring teams. You’ll shape power architectures, coordinate multi‑disciplinary interfaces, and deliver resilient, low‑carbon outcomes for clients in the data centre sector. You’ll work closely with global colleagues to win work and align with the firm’s mission to deliver a better world. This is a chance to influence large‑scale, mission‑critical infrastructure and advance decarbonization in a fast‑growing market.

• hybrid work options
• competitive compensation and well‑being programs
• diversity and inclusion culture
• Disability Confident Employer
• global opportunities

• 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 fully integrated designs

• Hyperscale and/or multi‑site program experience
• Strong background in delivering Electrical project work across Data Centres and Mission Critical Environments
• Proven experience of leading DC project work streams in UK and preferably across EMEA
• Demonstrable 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 in managing project financials
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good financial understanding of projects for successful delivery

• client facing
• leadership
• communication
• ETAP
• SKM
• BMS