Associate / Associate Director - Electrical (Data Centres)

Stantec; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Associate or Associate Director in Electrical Engineering to join their dynamic Data Centre team. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology. You'll collaborate with senior engineers, manage project tasks, and ensure compliance with industry standards. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, this company fosters a collaborative environment where your contributions will have a significant impact. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to advance your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Benefits

Opportunities for Growth

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading electrical delivery on Data Centre projects.
• Relevant electrical engineering qualification and chartered status.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on electrical design for data centres ensuring efficiency.
• Assist in project management tasks like scheduling and budgeting.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Technical Analysis

Quality Assurance

BIM Software

Sustainable Design Principles

Education

HNC

HND

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

IES Software

BIM Software

Job description

Associate / Associate Director - Electrical (Data Centres)

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The Opportunity

We have a brand-new opportunity for an experienced Associate or Associate Director (Electrical) to join our established Data Centre specialist team within our successful MEP division. Our national data centre team work collaboratively and as such we welcome applications from candidates based in London, Cardiff, Bristol, Birmingham or Scotland (Glasgow/Edinburgh).

It's an exciting time to join the team – we have a proven track record of managing data centre projects across the UK and are now looking to expand and take on larger projects. You will have the opportunity to work on state-of-the-art data centre projects that drive the future of technology, expand your skill set, and progress your career.

Your Role Will Include

• Design and Planning: Collaborate with senior engineers to contribute to the electrical design of data centres, ensuring efficient and reliable operations.
• Project Support: Assist in project management tasks, such as creating project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Technical Analysis: Conduct technical analyses, calculations, and simulations to optimize data center performance and energy efficiency.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive engineering documentation, including schematics, diagrams, and reports.
• Quality Assurance: Perform quality control checks to ensure all electrical systems meet standards and specifications.
• Maintenance: Develop maintenance strategies and procedures to ensure ongoing reliability of data center equipment.
• Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams, including architects, project managers, and contractors, to achieve project goals.
• Compliance: Stay updated with industry codes, standards, and regulations, ensuring project adherence.

Our Data Centre Team

Our team explores how waste heat can be captured and reused effectively, making zero carbon data centres a reality. Find out more about our specific data centre projects here.

Our Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health (MEP) Division

Our MEP team specializes in energy, sustainability, and engineering design. We bring buildings to life and create award-winning, high-performance environments across sectors including commercial, industrial, leisure, retail, manufacturing, logistics, heritage, and residential.

Our Work Includes

• Building performance modelling
• Building performance optimization
• Carbon verification and validation strategies
• Daylight and sunlight studies
• Net-Zero strategy
• Sustainability benchmarking and environmental assessments
• Sustainable master planning
• Strategic utility management services

We involve ourselves early in projects, working collaboratively to guide design development and help clients make key decisions. We are a lively, passionate team that values collaboration and enjoyment.

Check out our MEP project portfolio here.

To Succeed In This Role, You’ll Need

• Proven experience as an Associate/Associate Director or Electrical Engineer with a strong record leading electrical delivery on Data Centre projects.
• Relevant electrical engineering qualification (HNC, HND, Bachelors, or Masters).
• Chartered status or working towards it with a relevant institution.
• Knowledge of BIM, Review, IES, and other design software.
• Understanding of current building regulations and sustainable design principles.

About Stantec

As a global design leader with over 31,000 professionals, Stantec is dedicated to designing with communities in mind. Our expertise spans urban developments to neighborhood initiatives, supporting communities and enriching our people’s growth.

Our UK and Ireland team of 4,000 is agile and influential, committed to environmental respect and community enhancement. We foster a collaborative culture that values entrepreneurial thinking and diverse ideas.

We offer opportunities for growth, recognition, and development, along with flexible benefits and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Interested in joining us? Apply through our careers site. We respond promptly after review.