Electrical Technical Director - Data Centres

Ramboll Group A/S; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK seeks an experienced Electrical Technical Director to lead their Data Centre Facilities team. The role involves managing HV and LV power system design, conducting technical feasibility studies, and mentoring a team of engineers. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and have extensive experience in data centre design. Opportunities for professional development and a hybrid working model are offered.

Benefits

27 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading and managing project delivery.
• Experience in data centre design in the UK and Europe.
• High degree of technical competence in sustainable design.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design and specification of HV and LV power systems.
• Conduct technical due diligence and feasibility studies.
• Mentor and support a team of Data Centre Electrical Engineers.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Digital design innovation

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

Trimble

Job description

Electrical Technical Director - Data Centres

Technical Director – Electrical (Data Centre Facilities)

Nationwide, United Kingdom

We invite you to bring your expertise and enthusiasm into play as a senior member of a nationally integrated Data Centre Facilities team. To succeed in this role, you will be client focussed and have extensive experience of working in a design capacity with excellent working knowledge of electrical power systems associated with data centre design. Are you our new Electrical Technical Director? Click the apply-button to send your application.

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions aim to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.

You will join our Building Services department

As our new Technical Director, you will be part of a highly dynamic team. Our Data Centre Facilities team has a deep focus on technical delivery and an excellent understanding of client care. You will be an important part of a close-knit team working on a wide variety of high-profile project work in and around the UK and internationally. We offer a supporting and collaborative culture and environment in which you can develop and grow in your role. For the right candidate there is the opportunity to progress rapidly, to have an influence in our global technical direction and to help us develop our global electrical technical expertise. Finally, we enjoy what we do! We are looking for enthusiastic people to join and strengthen our team.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:

• HV and LV power system design and specification associated with data centre and mission critical facilities including technical peer reviews
• Technical due diligence and feasibility studies associated with data centre and mission critical facilities
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD for developing detailed electrical single line diagrams
• Managing, preparing, and producing conceptual through to detailed designs of data centre and mission critical electrical systems
• Production of associated electrical calculations, schedules, and specifications
• Technical evaluation of electrical OEM/contractor supplied equipment
• Attendance at factory and site acceptance testing
• Attendance on site during commissioning activities to meet project needs
• Proactively co-ordinating power system designs with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficient in the use of proprietary design software (ETAP and Trimble). This will include but not be limited to short circuit analysis, protection and co-ordination, arc flash studies, harmonic analysis, neher-mcgrath, cable sizing and load flow
• Power system modelling utilising ETAP including technical report production
• Electrical building services design. This will include but not be limited to lighting, small power, containment, cable routing, fire detection, security, lightning protection and earthing
• Application of advanced/well-developed problem-solving skills when identifying and resolving project challenges
• Protect and develop the quality of our designs and provide technical and pastoral mentoring to the electrical team
• Communicating and presenting engineering concepts and solutions to internal and external stakeholders including all members of the multidisciplinary design team (written and verbal)
• Liaise and interact with other teams to optimise technical direction and use of standard procedures and digital tools
• Drive and deliver quality projects profitably and to the satisfaction of our clients
• Manage technical risks, negotiate scope of services and prepare fee proposals.
• Mentor, develop and support an established and stable team of Data Centre Electrical Engineers
• Complete business development in the local market
• Support our work winning activities with the development of technical strategies and demonstration of market leading expertise in the field
• Work as part of a small leadership team who are collectively responsible for the strategic direction of the Data Centre Facilities team

The key deliverables over the first 12-24 months for this role will be:

• Help develop and promote Ramboll’s technical capability
• Maintain excellent levels of client service
• Focus on expanding our team’s electrical design skills, systematically reducing risk and improving efficiency in our delivery of low and net zero carbon design solutions
• Attract talented recruits to grow a skilled, dynamic, efficient and highly regarded Data Centre Facilities team
• Support and contribute to our business plan, working within the ethos defined by our mission and values.

Your starting point for constant growth

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• Chartered Engineer with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent Proven track record in leading and managing all aspects of project delivery (electrical bias)
• Experience in data centre and mission critical design in the UK and Europe
• Clear understanding of the different electrical distribution topologies associated with data centre and mission critical design
• A flexible attitude, in an environment with frequently changing deadlines, you can be relied on to meet deadlines
• Knowledge of on-site installation practice and buildability
• Previous experience with supporting and coordinating all aspects of project delivery
• Forward thinking and enthusiastic about digital design innovation and ‘smart design’ in increasingly digitalized construction arena
• High degree of technical competence with demonstrable appreciation of sustainable / net zero carbon design
• Extensive client facing skills, experienced at presenting to clients with a varied and comprehensive project portfolio
• Ability to motivate, support and guide support multidisciplinary professional teams
• An established reputation as a highly regarded and trusted Data Centre Facilities leader

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include:

• You are technically diligent with a high attention to detail
• You are an excellent communicator and possess the ability to make what is complicated simple!
• You are able to motivate and inspire confidence both in your peers and clients
• You are commercially intelligent and contractually aware

Welcome to our Buildings division

As one of the top 10 building designers in the world, Ramboll works on more than 10,000 building projects each year. 4,000 experts across the world specialise in creating more innovative, sustainable and liveable buildings. We place particular emphasis on our liveable buildings concept where we balance the cultural, social and physical values of buildings, to improve the quality of life for building users.

Ramboll in the United Kingdom

Ramboll is ranked a Top 10 consultant in the UK and has 1,500 bright minds working across 17 offices to apply their passion to deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health and Energy. We love seeing our talents develop and succeed and you will have opportunities to work on challenging and inspiring projects within an environment that is friendly, open and supportive.

Ramboll offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic organisation in the rapidly growing Engineering and Consultancy sector in the UK. We offer a competitive salary, alongside 27 days holiday per year, private medical insurance and flexible working.

How to apply

Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.

An equal opportunity employer

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment, where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential.

We invite applications from candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please reach out to our recruitment team to discuss any adjustments that you might require during the application process.

We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when and how much you work. When you join Ramboll, you’ll have the freedom to work your hours flexibly and our positive approach to hybrid working will help you to discover the split between home and office that works for you and your role.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.