Associate Director - Data Centres (hv Substation Design) - Uk
AECOM Australia PTY LTD
London, United Kingdom
Not specified; not specified; flexible hybrid work...
On-site
Hv substation design experience
Data centre grid connection expertise
Concept to detailed design delivery
The role involves leading end-to-end HV substation design for hyperscale and co-location data centre clients across the UK, Ireland, and Europe
Job Summary
The role involves leading end-to-end HV substation design for hyperscale and co-location data centre clients across the UK, Ireland, and Europe.
Candidates must demonstrate strong commercial awareness through proposal development and project cost monitoring while building trusted relationships with utility stakeholders.
AECOM offers a flexible hybrid working model, career development opportunities, and access to industry-leading technology as part of its global infrastructure team.
Matching Summary
The role involves leading end-to-end HV substation design for hyperscale and co-location data centre clients across the UK, Ireland, and Europe.
Salary
Not specified; Not specified; Flexible hybrid working model, career development, AECOM University, volunteering days
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
HV substation design experience
Data centre grid connection expertise
Concept to detailed design delivery
National Grid standards knowledge
G99 and grid code compliance
Nice-to-have
HVDC or high-capacity interconnector knowledge
SCADA and protection control systems
Proposal and bid development experience
Site construction review experience
Mentoring junior engineers capability
Key Requirements
Experience in consultancy, contractor, or utility roles in energy sector
Proven delivery of HV infrastructure at concept, FEED, and detailed design stages
Working knowledge of National Grid standards and specifications
Background working with Data Centre Clients, TSOs, DNOs, or developers