Senior Electrical Director – Data Centre Engineering

HDR; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR Building Engineering Services Group seeks an Associate Director – Electrical to lead design delivery for mission critical data centre projects and large‑scale commercial environments. You will mentor junior engineers, manage client relationships, and drive quality, schedule, and budget performance across multidisciplinary teams on site.

Role requires senior leadership and a track record in electrical design, CAD coordination and project management, with focus on safety, QA and compliant

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in designing and managing mission critical, datacentre projects.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Experience of monitoring contract staff or third‑party appointments would be desirable.
• Able to undertake computer modelling, organise and direct the production of CAD drawings and correspond effectively with opposite numbers with other consultants.
• Skills in project managing on‑going jobs with limited supervision are desirable.
• Competency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint.
• The ability to project a positive and professional attitude and motivate a team.
• Educational qualifications to a degree level or equivalent are desired.
• Ideally Chartered Engineer.
• Able to establish rapport and good working relationships within the project team and with clients.
• Experienced user of industry standard design software (e.g. Amtech, Dialux, Revit, Bluebeam etc) and be able to help develop the skills of junior design team members in this area.
• Experience in internally managing on‑going projects with limited supervision.
• Experience on site monitoring projects, working with contractors, and witnessing testing and commissioning activities.
• Able to encourage and support junior engineers to help them get to the next level.
• Leadership and people management skills and experience.
• Able to work as part of a team and collaboratively and co‑operatively.

Responsibilities

• Monitor resources and monthly CAD requirements, manage workload forecasts and ensure deadlines.
• Ensure all design projects and reports meet quality standards with in‑house reviews.
• Monitor contract staff or third‑party appointments.
• Maintain excellent client relationships and promote a team approach.
• Develop new business opportunities and participate in company presentations.
• Motivate staff, set objectives and coach to optimise potential.
• Monitor progress, variations and project budgets.
• Implement QA systems and ensure compliance with CDM regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Presentation skills

Communication

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Chartered Engineer (ideally)

Tools

Amtech

Dialux

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

HDR Building Engineering Services Group seeks an Associate Director – Electrical to lead design delivery for mission critical data centre projects and large‑scale commercial environments. You will mentor junior engineers, manage client relationships, and drive quality, schedule, and budget performance across multidisciplinary teams on site.

Role requires senior leadership and a track record in electrical design, CAD coordination and project management, with focus on safety, QA and compliant