Data Centre Technical Director & Electrical Lead

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

Job summary

AECOM is expanding its Data Centre MEP team in the UK. We seek a Technical Director and Electrical Team Lead to provide strategic leadership across major data centre projects, drive innovative engineering solutions and maintain high-quality delivery standards.

This role combines technical excellence with strong client engagement and business growth across the UK and internationally. The position is hybrid with travel to project sites and offices, plus collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status with a recognized institution.
• Extensive post-qualification experience in data centres and mission-critical facilities.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of data centre infrastructure and resilience.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across major hyperscale and colocation data centre projects.
• Lead development of innovative engineering solutions for resilience and efficiency.
• Oversee governance through all project stages ensuring quality and standards.
• Lead feasibility studies, design reviews, due diligence and client advisory work.
• Support recruitment, mentoring and development of teams.
• Travel nationally and internationally as required.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project management

Data centre expertise

Client relations

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Team leadership

Decision making

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Job description

AECOM is expanding its Data Centre MEP team in the UK. We seek a Technical Director and Electrical Team Lead to provide strategic leadership across major data centre projects, drive innovative engineering solutions and maintain high-quality delivery standards.

This role combines technical excellence with strong client engagement and business growth across the UK and internationally. The position is hybrid with travel to project sites and offices, plus collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.