Data Centre Advisory Director

Eligo Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Eligo Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Associate Director to lead advisory on data centre developments across the full lifecycle, from site selection to commissioning. You would guide decisions for an international portfolio, advising on design, resilience, procurement and buildability while engaging with investors, developers and operators.

The role requires turning complex engineering problems into clear commercial recommendations and presenting insights to senior stakeholders across multiple

Qualifications

• Career built in data centre design, construction or delivery across multiple stages.
• Strong knowledge of critical data centre systems and MEP infrastructure.
• Understanding of data centre design and construction best practice.
• Experience across complex design or delivery programmes.
• Ability to communicate clearly with senior clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on data centre design and programme delivery.
• Leading and supporting technical due diligence and feasibility assessments.
• Providing design oversight and technical reviews.
• Advising on procurement and construction strategy.
• Acting as subject matter expert across MEP, resilience, layouts and buildability.
• Collaborating with designers, engineers, project managers and clients.
• Producing technical reports, risk assessments and client recommendations.
• Supporting construction oversight and commissioning strategy.
• Keeping clients informed on emerging technologies and industry standards.
• Representing the consultancy in client meetings and workshops.

Skills

Data centre design

MEP systems

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Eligo Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Associate Director to lead advisory on data centre developments across the full lifecycle, from site selection to commissioning. You would guide decisions for an international portfolio, advising on design, resilience, procurement and buildability while engaging with investors, developers and operators.

The role requires turning complex engineering problems into clear commercial recommendations and presenting insights to senior stakeholders across multiple