Associate Director of Electrical Design

Eligo Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Associate Director of Electrical Design to manage diverse data centre projects in a fast-paced environment. This senior role offers the flexibility of remote work from Germany, with travel required throughout the EU. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in electrical engineering and proven leadership skills. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required, with Chartered Engineer status being a plus.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of recognised technical expertise in electrical engineering related to data centres.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in people management.
• Chartered Engineer status is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead critical data centre projects across the EMEA region.
• Apply current electrical design technologies and exercise independent judgement.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Electrical design technologies

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's (Honours) degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Associate Director - Electrical Design - DATA CENTRES

Birmingham or London based

£90-115K

Must have full right to work in the UK

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 judgement, 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 men…