Data Centre Technical Director & Electrical Team Lead

Aecom2; St Albans; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecom2 is seeking an accomplished Technical Director to provide strategic technical leadership for its expanding Data Centre practice in the UK and beyond. The role requires deep expertise in mission-critical facilities, outstanding leadership, and a track record of growing client relationships while delivering innovative, compliant engineering solutions.

The successful candidate will guide technical excellence, manage senior client engagements, and mentor multidisciplinary teams, shaping the

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status through IET, CIBSE, IMechE or equivalent.
• Extensive post-qualification experience in building services or data centre engineering.
• Demonstrated leadership in design and delivery of complex, multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong understanding of data centre infrastructure, resilience, sustainability, and operations.
• Proven track record leading engineering teams and major programmes for global clients.
• Excellent knowledge of industry regulations, standards, commissioning, and best practices.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience supporting business development and client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical authority across major hyperscale and colocation data centre projects.
• Lead the development of innovative engineering solutions for resilience, efficiency, sustainability, and scalability.
• Provide strategic technical oversight and governance across project stages, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Lead complex feasibility studies, design reviews, technical due diligence, and client advisory work.
• Oversee project delivery, commissioning strategies, and operational readiness for clients.

Skills

Technical leadership

Client relations

Project governance

Leadership of multidisciplinary teams

Communication & stakeholder management

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Building Services degree

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Job description

Aecom2 is seeking an accomplished Technical Director to provide strategic technical leadership for its expanding Data Centre practice in the UK and beyond. The role requires deep expertise in mission-critical facilities, outstanding leadership, and a track record of growing client relationships while delivering innovative, compliant engineering solutions.

The successful candidate will guide technical excellence, manage senior client engagements, and mentor multidisciplinary teams, shaping the