Associate Electrical Director (Data Centres)

Associate Director (Mission Critical / Data Centres)
Hybrid – 3 days per week in a UK office

We are supporting a well-established, design-led building services consultancy as they continue to grow their Mission Critical offering across the UK. They are seeking an Associate Director or Principal level Electrical Engineer to take a lead role on complex data centre projects, working

closely with senior leadership and key hyperscale and colocation clients.

This is a senior, front-facing role for an experienced electrical design professional who enjoys technical leadership, client engagement, and shaping project outcomes from concept through delivery. You will act as Electrical Design Lead on major mission critical schemes while mentoring engineers and contributing to the wider growth of the sector.

The role

Lead electrical design delivery on data centre projects from feasibility through detailed design

Act as the primary electrical interface with clients, architects, utilities, and supply chain partners

Oversee MV/LV systems, substations, UPS, generators, lighting, earthing, and lightning protection

Manage and review design calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports

Coordinate closely with other MEP disciplines and the wider project team

Support proposals, bids, and business development within the Mission Critical sector

Provide technical governance, quality assurance, and risk management

At Associate Director level, contribute to project financial performance and reporting

About you

Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Chartered Engineer (or equivalent)

Strong background delivering UK and international data centre projects

Confident leading design teams and representing the business externally

Comfortable operating at both detailed technical and strategic levels

This opportunity suits someone looking to play a visible role in a growing mission critical team, with genuine influence over technical direction, client relationships, and future workload