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AECOM

Associate Director - Data Centres (HV Substation Design) - UK

AECOM

Published 21 Apr 2026
London, UK
Full Time

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Key skills

Project Management
Control Systems
Infrastructure
Data
Operators
Cloud
Reliability
Interfaces
Transformers

Tools, Libraries and Frameworks

Grid

Description

The role involves leading end-to-end high-voltage substation design for hyperscale and co-location data centre clients. The successful candidate will manage technical discussions, establish project scopes, and define interfaces between high-voltage infrastructure and site power systems. Responsibilities include directing technical delivery from concept through to energisation while ensuring quality and compliance with safety standards. The position requires liaising with project management teams to align resources with construction schedules and critical milestones. Additionally, the role involves building relationships with developers and utility stakeholders to support grid connection strategies. Mentoring junior engineers to develop team capability in high-voltage design is also a key component of the position.

Required Qualifications and Skills

The role requires experience in consultancy, contractor, or utility roles within the energy sector, with a strong preference for background in data centre grid connections or critical power infrastructure. Candidates must demonstrate experience in delivering high-voltage infrastructure design across concept, FEED, and detailed design stages. A solid understanding of electrical AC high-voltage plant equipment and National Grid standards is necessary. While no specific degree is mentioned, the role requires proven experience in design management and proposal development.

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About the company

AECOM

Size

67719

HQ

Dallas, US

Public/Private

Public Company

Description

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

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