Associate, Senior Associate or Associate Director – Mission Critical and Data Centres

Hoare Lea; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Private medical cover

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Stock options

25 days leave

Flexible/hybrid working

Job summary

Hoare Lea is seeking an Associate, Senior Associate or Associate Director to join the Data Centre & Mission Critical team. You will lead data centre and mission-critical commissions, coordinating multidisciplinary inputs and delivering integrated building and campus solutions across the UK, Ireland and Europe.

You will manage client relationships, oversee programme and risk, mentor junior staff and champion collaboration within a flexible, supportive culture that values technical excellence and

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading projects in the built environment, preferably data centres.
• Strong client-facing consultancy experience.
• Excellent coordination and leadership across multidisciplinary teams.
• Solid understanding of fee, programme and resource management.
• Mentoring and supporting junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery for data centre and mission-critical commissions.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs to deliver integrated campus solutions.
• Oversee programme, fee, resource and risk management.
• Support production and review of design deliverables.
• Mentor and support junior team members.
• Champion collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Project leadership

Client-facing

Multidisciplinary coordination

Communication

Commercial awareness

Mentoring

Job description

About Us

Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield.

We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem‑solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves.

We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9‑day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes.

We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service), alongside flexible and hybrid working.

Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do.

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate, Senior Associate or Associate Director to join our Data Centre & Mission Critical (MCDC) team at Hoare Lea.

Data centres are central to the modern economy and the technology that powers them is evolving rapidly. Our Mission Critical team helps clients navigate these changing requirements. At Hoare Lea you’ll gain a truly unique experience working across the full spectrum of the data‑centre sector.

You’ll work across new AI super campus projects, new build colocation facilities, complex live plant upgrades, grey and white space in facilities, technical delivery, due‑diligence reviews of existing facilities, and multidisciplinary project coordination. Projects span mainly the UK, but also across Ireland and Europe.

You will join a collaborative, knowledgeable and highly engaged team with a positive, supportive and flexible culture. Working alongside the wider project team, you will engage directly with clients, lead project delivery, coordinate multidisciplinary inputs, and support the successful delivery of high‑quality outcomes.

In This Key And Varied Role, You Will

• Lead project delivery for data centre and mission‑critical commissions.
• Act as a senior client‑facing lead, building trusted relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs to deliver integrated building and campus solutions.
• Oversee programme, fee, resource and risk management across projects.
• Support the production and review of design deliverables, specifications, reports and technical outputs.
• Provide pragmatic input during early‑stage site appraisals, masterplanning and test‑fit studies.
• Oversee testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Manage project progress, reporting and delivery to agreed timescales and quality standards.
• Mentor and support junior team members.
• Champion collaboration, communication and continuous improvement across the team.

About You

To be successful in this role you’ll need:

• Proven experience leading projects within the built environment, ideally within data centres, mission critical or complex technical projects.
• Strong client‑facing consultancy experience.
• Excellent coordination, communication and project leadership skills.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and project delivery processes.
• Strong commercial awareness, including fee, programme and resource management.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to build strong working relationships.
• Experience mentoring and supporting others.
• Desired specialist experience:
• Mission critical and data centre project delivery across new‑build, live operational upgrades, technical due diligence, feasibility studies and test fits.
• Large‑scale, multi‑megawatt data centre developments.
• Hyperscale, colocation and enterprise/research environments.
• Early‑stage site appraisal, masterplanning and test‑fit studies.
• Critical infrastructure, resilience and uptime‑focused project thinking.
• Live operational environments and phased upgrades.Campus‑scale developments and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Energy efficiency and sustainability in mission‑critical projects.
• Experience working across the UK; international experience is desirable.

Adjustments and Accommodations

If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know.

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