Data Centre Consultant

Akkar; Slough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkar is seeking an experienced engineering advisory professional to lead and support advisory engagements across planning, design, procurement, delivery, and operational readiness of mission-critical facilities. The role combines technical expertise with strategic thinking and offers exposure to a wide variety of projects and international assignments.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams to provide independent, actionable advice to clients on complex infrastructure challenges, balancing

Qualifications

• Around 3-8 years' experience delivering complex engineering or construction projects.
• Experience within mission-critical, industrial, manufacturing, energy, healthcare, or similarly complex environments.
• A sound understanding of mechanical, electrical, or integrated building systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Experience managing multiple priorities while working collaboratively across diverse teams.
• Professional accreditation is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and strategic advice throughout the lifecycle of major infrastructure projects.
• Support and lead feasibility studies, technical reviews, due diligence exercises, procurement activities, and delivery strategies.
• Review engineering solutions with a focus on resilience, efficiency, maintainability, and long-term operational performance.
• Collaborate with clients, designers, contractors, project managers, and specialist consultants.
• Prepare clear, high-quality reports, presentations, technical assessments, and recommendations.
• Identify project risks and opportunities, helping clients navigate complex delivery challenges.
• Keep up to date with emerging technologies, market developments, and industry best practice.
• Contribute to business development activities and represent the organisation in meetings, workshops, and industry events where appropriate.

Education

Engineering degree in a technical discipline

Job description

The Role

You'll support and lead advisory engagements across the planning, design, procurement, delivery, and operational readiness of mission‑critical facilities. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, you'll provide independent advice that helps clients make informed technical and commercial decisions.

The role combines technical expertise with strategic thinking and offers exposure to a wide variety of projects, stakeholders, and international assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical and strategic advice throughout the lifecycle of major infrastructure projects.
• Support and lead feasibility studies, technical reviews, due diligence exercises, procurement activities, and delivery strategies.
• Review engineering solutions with a focus on resilience, efficiency, maintainability, and long‑term operational performance.
• Collaborate with clients, designers, contractors, project managers, and specialist consultants.
• Prepare clear, high‑quality reports, presentations, technical assessments, and recommendations.
• Identify project risks and opportunities, helping clients navigate complex delivery challenges.
• Keep up to date with emerging technologies, market developments, and industry best practice.
• Contribute to business development activities and represent the organisation in meetings, workshops, and industry events where appropriate.

About You

You will combine strong technical capability with excellent communication and consulting skills.

You'll likely have:

• Around 3-8 years' experience delivering complex engineering or construction projects.
• Experience within mission‑critical, industrial, manufacturing, energy, healthcare, or similarly complex environments.
• A sound understanding of mechanical, electrical, or integrated building systems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
• Experience managing multiple priorities while working collaboratively across diverse teams.
• A degree in engineering, construction, or a related technical discipline. Professional accreditation is advantageous but not essential.