Technical Director & Electrical Lead — Data Centre (Hybrid)

AECOM Corporation; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Technical Director and Electrical Team Lead to drive technical excellence across UK and international data centre projects. You will guide design, delivery and client engagement for hyperscale and colocation facilities, leading cross-disciplinary teams and shaping strategic growth.

Hybrid work model, strong leadership and communications skills required. This role offers significant opportunity to influence major programmes and develop teams within a global infrastructure firm.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status through a recognized institution (IET/CIBSE/IMecheE or equivalent).
• Extensive post-qualification experience in building services, mission-critical facilities, or data centre engineering.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Electrical/Building Services degree

CEng certification

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Technical Director and Electrical Team Lead to drive technical excellence across UK and international data centre projects. You will guide design, delivery and client engagement for hyperscale and colocation facilities, leading cross-disciplinary teams and shaping strategic growth.

Hybrid work model, strong leadership and communications skills required. This role offers significant opportunity to influence major programmes and develop teams within a global infrastructure firm.