Associate Director - Civil Engineering (Data Centre Infrastructure)

This opportunity is open in London, Birmingham, Bristol or Basingstoke.

We are partnered with a global multidisciplinary consultancy, seeking an Associate Director to provide technical and strategic leadership across Data Centre infrastructure projects. This role sits within a growing mission critical team delivering projects from early feasibility and site due diligence through to construction support. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced leader to transition into the Data Centre sector, with transferable experience from industrial, energy or complex development projects encouraged to apply. 

Key Responsibilities - Associate Director - Civil Engineering (Data Centre Infrastructure)

• Lead civil engineering delivery across multiple data centre projects, from masterplanning and concept design to construction phase support
• Oversee site due diligence, infrastructure capacity assessments, and coordination of utilities strategies
• Provide technical direction on highways, drainage, levels strategy, earthworks, and enabling works packages
• Review and approve technical outputs, ensuring compliance with relevant UK and international standards
• Manage project risks, programme interfaces, and commercial performance
• Act as a senior point of contact for data centre clients, supporting relationship development and repeat business
• Present technical solutions to clients and key stakeholders
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated design delivery
• Support bids, fee proposals, and framework submissions
• Mentor and develop senior engineers and project managers
• Support recruitment, succession planning, and team growth

Experience & Background - Associate Director - Civil Engineering (Data Centre Infrastructure)

• Ideally 8-10 years in engineering consultancy enviroments
• Strong background in mission critical infrastructure projects
• Experience delivering projects from feasibility through to construction
• Client-facing experience with the ability to manage key accounts
• Commercial awareness including fee management and resource planning
• Chartered status (CEng) 

Technical Expertise across: Site appraisal and due diligence, Drainage and flood risk strategy, Highways and access design, Earthworks and levels strategy, Utilities coordination, Construction phase technical support

Benefits and Package - Associate Director - Civil Engineering (Data Centre Infrastructure)

• Up to £90k p/a, Bonus Scheme, Car Allowance, Private Healthcare 
• Opportunity to lead high value, complex infrastructure projects
• Be at the forefront of a growing Data Centre portfolio with strong market demand
• Clear pathway to Director level
• Exposure to international projects and hyperscale clients
• Collaborative, technically strong team environment

How to Apply for this Associate Director - Civil Engineering (Data Centre Infrastructure) position:

If you are interested in this Associate Director opportunity, please apply via this job board or call Kate on 07817066629.

Or email your CV to : [email protected]

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