Associate Director

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Our client, a leading UK consultancy with expertise across the construction and engineering sectors, is expanding their Manchester team and seeking an Electrical Associate Director to lead a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team on technically challenging data centre projects.

This is a senior leadership role, ideal for a proven Electrical Engineer with strong data centre experience, who wants to take full accountability for the performance, growth, and strategic direction of the electrical function.

This is a high-impact, senior leadership role for someone passionate about data centres, resilient power systems, and delivering world‑class engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and inspire a diverse team of electrical engineers, ensuring technical excellence and high performance.
  • Drive the delivery of complex data centre projects, managing design, technical, and contract‑related challenges.
  • Contribute to the strategic development and growth of the Manchester office.
  • Oversee financial performance, including profit, cash flow, and project delivery.
  • Promote a culture of learning, innovation, and operational excellence across the team.
  • Provide mentorship, appraisals, feedback, and professional development support to senior and mid‑level engineers.
  • Procure and negotiate significant contracts with clients and suppliers.
  • Champion integrity, inclusion, and collaboration within the office and across projects.

Requirements

  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional qualification.
  • Recognised as an expert within the data centre sector, ideally with hands‑on experience on large‑scale, technically complex projects.
  • Proven track record in leading successful, dynamic teams in multi‑disciplinary environments.
  • Strong technical capability and critical thinking in electrical engineering for mission‑critical facilities.
  • Experience in managing escalated project challenges and delivering practical, client‑focused solutions.
  • Leadership qualities that demonstrate integrity, fairness, and respect, promoting an inclusive workplace culture.
  • Executive leadership role in a market‑leading consultancy at the forefront of data centre design and delivery.
  • Hybrid working in Manchester Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits.
  • Opportunity to shape electrical engineering strategy and the future of mission‑critical infrastructure in the UK.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop high‑performing engineering teams in a supportive and innovative environment.

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Company: Blackedge Consulting
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Our client, a leading UK consultancy with expertise across the construction and engineering sectors, is expanding their Manchester team and seeking an Electrical Associate Director to lead a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team on technically challenging data centre projects.

This is a senior leadership role, ideal for a proven Electrical Engineer with strong data centre experience, who wants to take full accountability for the performance, growth, and strategic direction of the electrical function.

This is a high-impact, senior leadership role for someone passionate about data centres, resilient power systems, and delivering world‑class engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and inspire a diverse team of electrical engineers, ensuring technical excellence and high performance.
  • Drive the delivery of complex data centre projects, managing design, technical, and contract‑related challenges.
  • Contribute to the strategic development and growth of the Manchester office.
  • Oversee financial performance, including profit, cash flow, and project delivery.
  • Promote a culture of learning, innovation, and operational excellence across the team.
  • Provide mentorship, appraisals, feedback, and professional development support to senior and mid‑level engineers.
  • Procure and negotiate significant contracts with clients and suppliers.
  • Champion integrity, inclusion, and collaboration within the office and across projects.

Requirements

  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional qualification.
  • Recognised as an expert within the data centre sector, ideally with hands‑on experience on large‑scale, technically complex projects.
  • Proven track record in leading successful, dynamic teams in multi‑disciplinary environments.
  • Strong technical capability and critical thinking in electrical engineering for mission‑critical facilities.
  • Experience in managing escalated project challenges and delivering practical, client‑focused solutions.
  • Leadership qualities that demonstrate integrity, fairness, and respect, promoting an inclusive workplace culture.
  • Executive leadership role in a market‑leading consultancy at the forefront of data centre design and delivery.
  • Hybrid working in Manchester Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits.
  • Opportunity to shape electrical engineering strategy and the future of mission‑critical infrastructure in the UK.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop high‑performing engineering teams in a supportive and innovative environment.

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Posted: April 3rd, 2026