Associate Director

Electrical Associate Director – Data Centres

Overview

A leading international building services engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Electrical Associate Director to join its growing team. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced professional with strong technical expertise within the data centre sector and a proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams on complex engineering projects.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality technical solutions, managing client relationships, supporting business growth, and contributing to the strategic direction of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the electrical engineering function within a multidisciplinary environment
• Deliver technically challenging projects across the data centre sector
• Provide technical leadership, design oversight, and contract management support
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Support business development activities, including winning new work and negotiating contracts
• Drive team performance, development, and engagement through effective leadership and mentoring
• Oversee recruitment, appraisals, training, and career development initiatives
• Ensure projects are delivered to programme, budget, and quality standards
• Monitor financial performance, profitability, and resource planning
• Promote collaboration, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing across teams
• Foster a positive and inclusive team culture aligned with company values

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or equivalent professional accreditation
• Extensive experience within the building services consultancy sector
• Strong technical background delivering mission critical and/or data centre projects
• Proven experience leading high-performing engineering teams
• Demonstrable commercial awareness and project financial management experience
• Ability to manage complex technical and operational challenges
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
• Passion for mentoring and developing engineering talent

Desirable Experience

• Experience delivering large-scale international or mission critical projects
• Exposure to multidisciplinary project environments
• Involvement in strategic business growth and client development initiatives