Data Centre Tech Director & Electrical Lead

AECOM; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

In-person onboarding Day 1

Job summary

AECOM seeks a Technical Director and Electrical Team Lead to provide high‑level technical leadership for its Data Centre practice in the UK and internationally. The role focuses on delivering mission‑critical facilities with excellence in design and delivery.

Accountable for leading engineering teams, shaping strategy, and maintaining client relationships while driving innovation, governance, and sustainable outcomes across complex hyperscale projects. Travel will be required.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical/Building Services engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or equivalent.
• Extensive post-qualification experience in building services or data centre engineering.
• Proven track record leading multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of data centre infrastructure, resilience, sustainability, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical authority across major hyperscale data centre projects.
• Lead development of innovative engineering solutions ensuring resilience and efficiency.
• Provide strategic technical oversight and governance across project stages.
• Lead feasibility studies, design reviews and client advisory engagements.
• Oversee project delivery, commissioning strategies and readiness for operations.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Chartered Engineer

Data centre infrastructure

Project leadership

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Global client engagement

Multidisciplinary coordination

Travel flexibility

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

AECOM seeks a Technical Director and Electrical Team Lead to provide high‑level technical leadership for its Data Centre practice in the UK and internationally. The role focuses on delivering mission‑critical facilities with excellence in design and delivery.

Accountable for leading engineering teams, shaping strategy, and maintaining client relationships while driving innovation, governance, and sustainable outcomes across complex hyperscale projects. Travel will be required.