Critical Systems Associate/Associate Director

Critical Systems Associate / Associate Director (Electrical) The Team We are a global, independent, multi‑disciplinary consultancy delivering sustainable engineering and design solutions across the built environment. With over 1,200 engineers and designers across 29 locations, we apply our expertise to local market conditions to deliver resilient, low‑carbon engineering solutions. We are 100% partner‑owned and have been named Building Magazine’s Engineering Consultant of the Year in 2024, 2022 and 2021. Our Data‑Center Team Our data centre team has led mission‑critical design since 2006, delivering over 2,000 MW of capacity worldwide. We have partnered with high‑profile clients to create energy‑efficient, low‑emission data centres that set new standards for resilience and innovation, and have been recognised as Data Centre Consultancy of the Year in 2025. In Australia, the team is growing in Sydney and Melbourne and plays a key role in our APAC and global network. Location Sydney, Australia The Role This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, client‑focused Associate with electrical experience to join our data centre team in Sydney. You will play a leading role in ensuring the successful delivery of design solutions on large‑scale data‑centre projects worldwide. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across disciplines, manage engineers, monitor budgets and programmes, check designs, communicate with the wider project and client team, develop and nurture client relationships, and inspire junior engineers. Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of electrical systems for hyperscale and enterprise‑level data centres. Produce and oversee electrical schematics, reports, specifications, and detailed layouts. Manage, mentor, and motivate a team of engineers to ensure high‑quality design output and commercial performance. Coordinate closely with other disciplines to ensure seamless integration of design systems. Act as a primary point of contact for clients, building long‑term relationships and repeat business. Review and approve designs to ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and client specifications. Contribute to and support internal project‑management processes including fee tracking, progress monitoring, and programme delivery. Be involved in design strategy, advising on system resilience, redundancy, and power distribution methodologies. Participate in site inspections, technical meetings, commissioning activities, and post‑occupancy reviews. Qualifications & Skills Chartered Engineer, educated to degree level in Electrical or Building Services Engineering. Significant experience in a consulting engineering role, ideally with data‑centre design and delivery. Proven ability to manage multiple medium‑ to large‑scale projects and less senior engineers to deliver to, and exceed, client expectations. Strong skill set in producing schematic diagrams, preparing specifications and project reports, carrying out site inspections and surveys, and detailed design development. Experience leading project meetings and supporting project teams in detailed, accurate design. We strive for a diverse workforce underpinned by an inclusive culture. We positively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, and we encourage, support, and celebrate the diversity of our people. #J-18808-Ljbffr