Electrical Associate/Associate Director (Data Centres)

TN United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering consultancy as an Electrical Associate/Associate Director in Cardiff, focusing on innovative data centre projects. Collaborate with a passionate team to enhance sustainability and efficiency in cutting-edge technology environments. Enjoy a supportive culture that values diversity, offers professional growth, and provides excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent health benefits

Holiday entitlement

Early finish on Fridays

Flexibility and climate perks

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Associate/Associate Director or Electrical Engineer.
• Chartered status or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on electrical design of data centres.
• Assist in project management tasks.
• Conduct analyses to optimize data center performance.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Analysis

Collaboration

Education

Relevant electrical engineering qualification

Tools

BIM

IES

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Electrical Associate/Associate Director (Data Centres), Cardiff

Client: Hydrock

Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: d5fb0289735c

Job Views: 3

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

We have a brand-new opportunity for an Electrical Associate/Associate Director to join our established specialist team within our successful MEP division based in either our Cardiff or London offices.

It's an exciting time to join the team – we have a proven track record of managing data centre projects across the UK and are now looking to expand our team and take on larger projects. You will have the opportunity to work on state-of-the-art data centre projects that drive the future of technology, expand your skill set, and progress your career.

Your role will include:

You will play a critical part in the planning, design, and maintenance of world-class data centres. Key responsibilities include:

• Design and Planning: Collaborate with senior engineers to contribute to the electrical design of data centres, ensuring efficient and reliable operations.
• Project Support: Assist in project management tasks, such as creating project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Technical Analysis: Conduct analyses, calculations, and simulations to optimize data center performance and energy efficiency.
• Documentation: Create and maintain engineering documentation, including schematics, diagrams, and reports.
• Quality Assurance: Perform quality control to ensure electrical systems meet standards.
• Maintenance: Develop maintenance strategies to ensure ongoing reliability.
• Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
• Compliance: Stay updated with industry codes and standards to ensure project adherence.

Our Data Centre team:

Our team explores how waste heat can be captured and reused effectively, making zero carbon data centres a reality. Learn more about our data centre projects.

Our Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health (MEP) division:

We are specialists in energy, sustainability, and engineering design, creating high-performance environments across various sectors.

• Building performance optimisation
• Carbon verification and validation
• Daylight and sunlight studies
• Sustainability benchmarking
• Utility management services

We involve early in the design process, collaborate closely, and guide clients in key decisions.

We are a lively, passionate team that values enjoyment and camaraderie. Check out our MEP project portfolio.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• Proven experience as an Associate/Associate Director or Electrical Engineer with leadership in data centre projects.
• Relevant electrical engineering qualification (HNC, HND, Bachelors, or Masters).
• Chartered status or working towards it.
• Knowledge of BIM, Review, IES, and other design software.
• Understanding of current building regulations and sustainable design principles.

What's great about Hydrock, now Stantec:

We are a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with over 900 staff. Our goal is to be a ‘Force for Good’, improving lives and our planet through sustainable projects.

Our projects have received numerous awards, including industry accolades for sustainability and regeneration.

What we can offer you:

• Inspiring colleagues
• Reward and progression opportunities
• Development of soft and technical skills
• Excellent health benefits and holiday entitlement
• Early finish on Fridays
• Flexibility and climate perks

A place to feel included:

We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, supporting our employees to perform at their best in a safe environment. We consider all applications fairly and accommodate any physical or neurodiverse conditions.

Next steps:

After applying, we review and respond promptly. Shortlisted candidates will have a pre-screen call, followed by a formal interview via video or in-office. Stay updated by connecting with us on our platform.