Associate Director Electrical & Power Monitoring: Data Centres

The Data Centre MEP team is comprised of Associates, Principal, Senior, Engineer and graduates located across the UK, notionally working from our offices in London Aldgate and St Albans offices.

We are a close knit, supportive community, nurturing exceptional talent in the building services industry. We work closely alongside our internal and external consultant colleagues in the architectural, civil, structural, PM, QS, environmental, building physics, sustainable design, acoustic, transportation, planning and landscape disciplines designing new data centres (hyperscale and co-locations)  at the forefront of technology for our clients across the world.

We are seeking an experienced Electrical/Power Monitoring and Controls System Engineer (EPMS/PMS) ideally with data centre experience, enthusiasm, confidence and ability to run projects and take ownership for project delivery.

The successful applicant will have an ability to work with a team of electrical and mechanical engineers across a wide project portfolio as the EPM/PMS lead driving design solutions in this specialist area.

Here’s What You Will Do:

• Lead the design and oversee contractor implementation of EPMs systems across any architecture, ensuring they meet client needs, regulatory requirements, and sustainability goals.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels, including clients, architects, M&E teams, contractors, and senior management, building strong relationships and providing expert advice.
• Manage complex projects from start to finish conducting feasibility studies, developing specifications and point schedules, tender management, cost and bid analysis, and progress reporting.
• Conduct system surveys, assessments, and FAT/SAT testing, providing clear reports, recommendations, and training for clients to optimize performance and efficiency.
• Drive business development, mentor and grow the EPMS/PMS team, manage knowledge sharing, and contribute to innovation in smart building technologies.
• Promote Safety, Health & Environmental (SH&E) best practices, solving technical challenges while ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of safety.
• Support the integration of mechanical, electrical, and control systems, applying expertise in open communication standards and advanced EPM/PMS technologies.
• Occasionally travel nationally to project sites and AECOM offices, while balancing office-based work with flexible remote working arrangements.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in data centre design or exposure to this sector and the basic design principles of electrical services in data centre or industrial facilities.