Electrical Site Selection Lead - Data Centres

My client are a leading global Building Services consultancy, with a proven track record in hyperscale data centres. Through their market leading technical expertise, they enable the world's digital infrastructure and develop the built environment whilst also helping clients realise ambitious plans for zero carbon-built environments. They cover the entire life cycle of any building project, with broad capability offering saving clients time, money, and effort.

Due to expansion they have recently started a new due diligence team focused on very early stage site selection and feasibility studies. There are experts in Civils, Environmental and Electrical working together to look at potential sites and ensure they are practical and cost effective for development.

Role Responsibilities

Due Diligence & Feasibility

• Lead due diligence projects for potential data centre sites across EMEA.
• Assess electrical connection risks, and Data Centre electrical design requirements during site selection.
• Manage feasibility studies and provide strategic input on Electrical Grid Connections to Data Centres.

Project Management

• Develop project plans for all disciplines, timelines, and budgets for early-stage development.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams including environmental consultants, engineers, and planners.
• Ensure projects meet site acquisition objectives.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients during due diligence and planning phases.
• Communicate complex technical issues clearly to stakeholders.
• Provide strategic advice to clients on connection agreements and TSO DSO risks.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BEng or BSc) in:
• Electrical Engineering
• Electrical & Electronic Engineering
• Power Engineering (or similar)
• Be working towards or willing to work towards a CEng
• Knowledge of Electrical Industrial connection agreements to be able to provide strategic advice to clients on connection agreements and TSO DSO risks
• Excellent project management skills (budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation).
• Understanding of Electrical codes and regulations that may impact a Data Centre.
• LV and HV power distribution design
• Load calculations
• Knowledge of Earthing / grounding systems
• UPS, generators, and renewable integration (is an advantage)
• Ability to interpret technical reports and translate findings into actionable strategies.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Familiarity with data centre development processes and infrastructure planning is a plus.
• Experience in leading electrical design on complex projects
• Responsibility for technical decision-making
• Coordination with: Mechanical, civil, and control disciplines; and Clients, contractors, and regulators
• Experience in Data Centre Design is preferred or large Industrial warehouse design
• Act in an ethical manner and follows the principles of the ethics charter and ethics in practice guidelines
• Background in consulting or construction preferred.