Head of Electrical Engineering - Data Center Concept Development

About the role

The Concept Development team works with customers at concept stage to define how their data centers will be powered, cooled and delivered, integrating master planning, offsite manufacturing, cost modelling, BIM and commissioning strategy from the outset. The Electrical Engineering Lead develops, designs and governs the electrical platform behind the global data center delivery strategy, acting as technical authority for critical power infrastructure. The role covers utility interconnections, substations, MV distribution, standby generation, UPS systems and busway distribution, and involves regular global travel.

Key responsibilities

• Lead design delivery, workshops and design reviews, developing standardised electrical architectures and power topologies (N, N+1, 2N, 2N+1) for hyperscale, AI, enterprise and colocation data centers.
• Lead electrical input on feasibility studies, customer engagements and project pursuits, including load models and capacity forecasts for master planning and AI workload growth.
• Design electrical solutions optimised for prefabrication and industrialised delivery (E-Houses, MV/LV skids, UPS and generator modules), driving DfMA adoption.
• Act as electrical authority for complex engineering challenges, supporting design reviews, root cause investigations and commissioning and reliability programmes.
• Own electrical design standards and specifications, and champion innovation in power distribution, energy storage, HVDC, microgrids and digitalisation.

Required profile

• SME-level knowledge of HV/MV/LV power supply and distribution, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS/STS and protection systems.
• 5-10 years' relevant experience, with a higher degree in Electrical or Power Systems Engineering; chartered status preferred.
• Proven track record leading concept engineering, feasibility studies and customer engagements in hyperscale/AI data centers.
• Experience with modularisation, DfMA and operational readiness.

Required skills

• Control and monitoring systems (EPMS/SCADA/PLC), commissioning and testing compliance.
• ETAP/SKM, AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam and Excel.