Data Centre Technical Director & Electrical Lead

AECOM Corporation; London Borough of Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Technical Director to provide technical leadership across data centre projects in the UK and internationally. You will guide design excellence, lead client relationships, and grow the Data Centre practice while managing multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires Chartered Engineer status with strong experience in mission-critical facilities and the ability to travel. You will collaborate with architecture, electrical and mechanical engineering teams to deliver resilient,

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or equivalent.
• Extensive post-qualification experience in building services or data centres.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Education

Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Technical Director to provide technical leadership across data centre projects in the UK and internationally. You will guide design excellence, lead client relationships, and grow the Data Centre practice while managing multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires Chartered Engineer status with strong experience in mission-critical facilities and the ability to travel. You will collaborate with architecture, electrical and mechanical engineering teams to deliver resilient,