Associate Director - Electrical Design

Eligo Recruitment Ltd; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious recruitment agency in the UK seeks an Associate Director of Electrical Design to lead critical data centre projects. The role involves remote work based in Germany with travel across the EU. Candidates should possess over 10 years of experience in electrical engineering, exceptional communication skills, and a strong background in project and team management. This is a pivotal position that emphasizes technical excellence and innovation in design processes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in electrical engineering, especially in data centres.
• 3+ years managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience delivering electrical and mechanical engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and approve technical designs to meet project requirements.
• Enhance project functionality and manage costs effectively.
• Train and manage team resources while communicating effectively with stakeholders.
• Ensure collaboration between Electrical and Mechanical teams on projects.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Team management

Project management

Technical oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Associate Director, Electrical Design (Remote -EU Travel)

Permanent

About the Role

As an Associate Director of Electrical Design, you will be a pivotal leader, working on a diverse range of critical data centre projects across the EMEA region. Operating as a key member of the management team, you are a proven self‑starter and a talented problem‑solver. You will apply current electrical design technologies, exercise independent technical and financial judgment, and thrive in a fast‑paced, agile environment.

This role requires an experienced leader who is committed to upholding the highest standards of design processes and engineering techniques through close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Candidate Profile

This senior position offers a remote work arrangement based in Germany, with essential travel throughout the European Union to meet project and team needs.

Education

Bachelor's (Honours) degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. Chartered Engineer status is an advantage but not mandatory.

Experience

• 10+ years of recognised technical expertise within the sector, specifically in electrical engineering related to data centres and/or complex industrial/high‑tech and commercial facilities.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in people management, leading and mentoring multidisciplinary teams (including consultants and in‑house engineers).
• 3+ years of project management experience, overseeing the successful delivery of both electrical and mechanical engineering projects.

Key Day‑to‑Day Activities

• Design & Quality Oversight: Review and approve complex technical designs to ensure full compliance with scope and functional requirements. Lead a high‑performing team, championing QA and QC to meet stringent project deadlines.
• Technical & Financial Enhancement: Enhance project functionality and optimise costs. Monitor expenditure and innovate to minimise expenses.
• Resource & Team Management: Manage group resources, including effective outsourcing strategies. Conduct monthly one‑on‑ones and maintain informal communication to monitor team development. Train junior members and implement clear action plans for performance improvement.
• Collaboration & Communication: Ensure effective collaboration and seamless integration between Electrical and Mechanical teams. Effectively communicate complex information to external parties (clients, suppliers, partners, vendors) and build strong relationships with key business associates.
• Business & Contractual Acumen: Interpret contracts, understand terms and conditions, and ensure all work adheres to established parameters. Assist in the procurement of new business and liaise with senior management regarding relevant industry trends, new products, and technologies.
• Strategic Input: Represent the engineering group to the wider company, providing strategic inputs to shape QA procedures and ensuring the team is up‑to‑date on new technologies.
• Project Delivery: Manage a team in the simultaneous delivery of multiple large‑scale capital projects.

Skills & Mindset

Exceptional communication, presentation, and organisational capabilities. Proven ability to build effective working relationships with employees at all levels and with external partners.

Strong drive for continuous innovation, adoption of emerging technologies, and championing design process excellence.

EEO Statement

Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity.