Associate Electrical Director: Data Centres

AECOM; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in the UK data centre market seeks an Electrical Associate Director to lead electrical design across feasibility, concept, scheme and detailed design, ensuring high quality, resilient, low‑carbon outcomes. You will mentor teams and drive strategy, winning work and delivering value for clients.

You will spearhead power architectures, protection studies, and integration of BMS/SCADA with a focus on availability and energy efficiency across Tier II–IV facilities, coordinating with

Qualifications

• Hyperscale and/or multi-site program experience.
• Strong delivery background in Electrical projects for Data Centres/Mission Critical environments.
• Proven leadership and client facing capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Own electrical design across feasibility through handover.
• Define and validate power architectures for data centres.
• Lead power systems studies (load flow, short circuit, protection).
• Integrate monitoring and controls (BMS/EPMS/SCADA) and metering strategies.
• Embed decarbonisation and energy efficiency in designs.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary interfaces to deliver integrated designs.

Skills

Team leadership

Client facing

Communication

Commercial acumen

Tools

ETAP

SKM

BMS/EPMS/SCADA

Job description

Job Summary

Working in our Data Centres Market Sector, you will be an ambassador in the data centre community externally across EMEA and internally within AECOM Europe and globally. With experience in technical delivery of data centre projects for tech firms and a strong track record in tech firm business development you will lead a team of technical experts across the UK and work closely with our global colleagues in the Data Centre sector. Due to the continued successful growth and expansion of our Technology / Data Centre Sector, we are looking for an experienced Electrical Associate Director to join us! You will be responsible for driving the technical excellence, quality, and mentoring teams while shaping strategy, winning work, and delivering resilient, efficient, and low‑carbon outcomes for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Own electrical design across feasibility, concept, scheme, and detailed design, through procurement support, 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 tools such as ETAP/SKM.
• Integrate monitoring and controls (BMS/EPMS/SCADA), metering strategies, and resilience features aligned to availability objectives (e.g., Tier II–IV).
• Embed decarbonization and energy efficiency (high‑efficiency UPS, advanced controls, heat recovery, demand response, on‑site renewables, and grid‑interactive strategies).
• Assure compliance with applicable standards and codes (e.g., 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.

Qualifications

• Hyperscale and/or multi‑site program experience, including fast‑track and design‑build environments.
• Strong career background in the delivery of Electrical project work across Data Centres and Mission Critical Environments.
• Proven experience of leading DC project work streams in UK & preferably across EMEA.
• Demonstrable client facing and work winning experience.
• Able to demonstrate excellent team leadership and development capability.
• Detailed Knowledge of Mechanical design, engineering practices, techniques and procedures for Data Centres and how it ultimately interfaces with the client.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience in managing project financials.
• Ability to communicate internally and externally through excellent written and verbal skills.
• A good financial understanding of projects and the requirements needed to ensure the success of a Project.

Additional Information

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.