Electrical Technical Director - Data Centres

Electrical Technical Director - Data Centres

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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‑focused and have extensive experience working in a design capacity with excellent working knowledge of electrical power systems associated with data centre design.

• 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
• Conducting site inspection surveys
• Attendance on site during commissioning activities to meet project needs
• Proactively coordinating power system designs with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficient in proprietary design software (ETAP and Trimble); includes short‑circuit analysis, protection and coordination, 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 – lighting, small power, containment, cable routing, fire detection, security, lightning protection and earthing
• Application of advanced 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 the multidisciplinary design team (written and verbal)
• Liaising and interacting with other teams to optimise technical direction and use of standard procedures and digital tools
• Driving and delivering quality projects profitably and to client satisfaction
• Managing technical risks, negotiating scope of services and preparing fee proposals
• Mentoring, developing and supporting an established and stable team of Data Centre Electrical Engineers
• Completing business development in the local market
• Supporting our win activities through development of technical strategies and demonstration of market‑leading expertise
• Working as part of a small leadership team responsible for the strategic direction of the Data Centre Facilities team

• Help develop and promote Ramboll’s technical capability
• Maintain excellent levels of client service
• Focus on expanding the team’s electrical design skills, systematically reducing risk and improving efficiency in 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 the business plan, working within the ethos defined by our mission and values

• Chartered Engineer with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent and a 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, reliably meeting deadlines in an environment with frequently changing requirements
• Knowledge of on‑site installation practice and buildability
• Previous experience supporting and coordinating all aspects of project delivery
• Forward thinking and enthusiastic about digital design innovation and smart design in an increasingly digitalised construction arena
• High degree…