Data Centre Technical Director & Electrical Lead

Aecom2; London Borough of Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an accomplished Technical Director to lead our expanding Data Centre practice in the UK and beyond. You will combine deep technical expertise with commercial acumen to guide major hyperscale/dc projects and nurture key client relationships.

You will mentor multidisciplinary teams, drive innovation and sustainability, and contribute to strategic growth while promoting safety and quality standards across projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Eng or Building Services.
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with a recognised institution.
• Extensive post-qualification experience in data centre or mission-critical facilities.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across major hyperscale data centre projects.
• Oversee design reviews, feasibility studies, due diligence and client advisory work.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and drive knowledge sharing, growth and best practices.
• Support bids, proposals and market insight with technical leadership.

Skills

Electrical Eng

Data Centre Infra

Project Leadership

Stakeholder Mgmt

Regulatory Knowledge

Commercial Awareness

Communication Skills

Building Services

Education

Chartered Eng

Engineering Degree

Job description

AECOM is seeking an accomplished Technical Director to lead our expanding Data Centre practice in the UK and beyond. You will combine deep technical expertise with commercial acumen to guide major hyperscale/dc projects and nurture key client relationships.

You will mentor multidisciplinary teams, drive innovation and sustainability, and contribute to strategic growth while promoting safety and quality standards across projects.