Associate Director – Electrical Engineering (AI Facilities)
London

Our client is a specialist engineering consultancy with an established reputation in mission-critical infrastructure, hyperscale data centres, and AI-ready facilities across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. With continued growth driven by high-density compute, digital infrastructure expansion, and next-generation power demand, they are seeking an Associate Director – Electrical Engineering to join their London office.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior leader looking to combine technical authority, team leadership, and client-facing project delivery within one of the most active sectors in the market. The business is known for specialist expertise, agility, and delivering complex projects across international markets.

As Associate Director, you will take ownership of major client accounts and strategic project delivery, lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, shape technical standards, and support the continued growth of the London business unit.

Why this opportunity stands out:

• Strong pipeline of AI facilities, hyperscale data centres, and critical infrastructure projects
• Visible leadership role with influence across operations, delivery, and technical direction
• Opportunity to work directly with global developers, operators, and technology clients
• Clear route toward Director-level progression
• Specialist consultancy environment with less bureaucracy and greater autonomy
• London-based leadership role in a rapidly expanding market sector

The role:

As Associate Director – Electrical Engineering, responsibilities will include:

• Leading electrical engineering delivery across multiple large-scale AI and mission-critical projects
• Acting as executive client lead on key accounts, building long-term relationships and repeat business
• Overseeing design of HV/LV power systems, UPS, standby generation, earthing, lighting, fire alarm, and resilience strategies
• Managing programme performance, commercial outcomes, resource planning, and technical risk
• Directing multidisciplinary internal teams and external consultants through all project stages
• Driving QA processes, engineering governance, and design excellence standards
• Supporting bids, proposals, fee negotiations, and business development activity
• Mentoring senior engineers, Principals, and future leaders within the business
• Identifying innovation opportunities in energy resilience, sustainability, and AI-ready infrastructure

Technical requirements:

• Strong background in electrical building services design within data centres, critical environments, or major infrastructure
• Deep knowledge of BS, CIBSE, IEC, EN, and UK regulatory frameworks
• Strong understanding of mission-critical resilience philosophy, uptime requirements, and commissioning strategy
• Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, fees, and project profitability
• Familiarity with tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, ETAP, Amtech, Dialux, Bluebeam preferred

Ideal profile:

• 12+ years’ experience in electrical engineering / building services consultancy
• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
• Chartered status (IET / CIBSE / equivalent) strongly preferred
• Proven experience leading major MEP or mission-critical programmes from concept to handover
• Track record managing teams, developing talent, and leading client relationships
• Prior experience in data centres, hyperscale, or AI-focused facilities highly advantageous
• Entrepreneurial mindset with interest in helping grow a specialist consultancy

If you are an experienced senior engineer or current Associate looking for a genuine leadership platform in the AI infrastructure and mission-critical sector, this is a high-impact opportunity to join a respected consultancy during a major growth phase.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch directly.