Head of Electrical Design

2 months ago

UK, UK, United Kingdom Colt Data Centre Services Full time

MISSION


We are seeking a Head of Electrical Engineering with extensive data centre experience to work in our Global Engineering Team. In this global role, you will drive standards, consistency, and continuous improvement of critical Electrical Systems whilst providing support to multiple functions. You will report to the Global Director of Design & Engineering, part of the Real Estate Development Team in Colt DCS.


You will function as the Global lead and Technical Authority of the Electrical Engineering discipline, driving standardised design, availability & consistency across our growing portfolio of Data Centres, providing guidance to internal & external stakeholders ensuring design adherence to the Colt DCS Global Reference Design (GRD). You will collaborate with delivery teams to evaluate OFCI equipment offerings ensuring both a Commercial & Technical approach.

You will track innovative technologies (with targeted R&D activities) and new design architectures, identifying, evaluating, and implementing the most efficient ones into our GRD and OFCI equipment technical selection to improve speed to market, while reducing costs and the power utilisation effectiveness (PUE) of all new data centres.


The role will require to work with multiple functions including Design & Engineering, Development, Project Management, Procurement and Commercial teams, providing advice and assistance on all matters relating to engineering and design.


OUTCOMES


The Head of Electrical Engineering will be responsible for consistency and adherence with Colt DCS Employer’s Requirements and specific Customers solutions on multiple projects globally.

The Head of Electrical Engineering will be accountable for the development and maintenance of global technical documentation including design guides, standards & specifications to drive consistency.


The Head of Electrical Engine will work within the Global Engineering Team to regularly review and update the Global Reference Design and its regional variations, in coordination with the OFCI equipment strategy, and the continuous inclusion of lessons learnt from live projects and operational facilities, compliance with corporate ESG targets and initiatives, validated by the selection of optimal technologies and designs on the most cost effective (TCO) basis available in the market.


THE TEAM


The Global Engineering Team, reporting to the Senior Global Director of Development, is formed of subject matter experts (Mechanical, Electrical, Automation Systems, BIM etc), with the main responsibility of owning and maintaining the GRD, the technical selection & governance of OFCI equipment, ensuring at each stage that the projects are compliant with our standardised delivery plan.


The broader Development Team is made up of Development Managers who are responsible for the acquisition of land, procurement & coordination of power, fibre, local authority permitting and other pre-construction activities.

Regional Engineering Teams consisting of Design Managers and Specialists (BMS, Security etc) have Design Authority at a project level and interface or escalate technical challenges to the Global Engineering Team for technical direction and guidance.


The Colt DCS values are: -

  • Trust
  • Respect
  • Unite
  • Sustain
  • Trailblaze


THE SKILLS / EXPERTISE THEY BRING


  • Extensive knowledge & experience of design, deployment, and commissioning of critical power systems in Data Centres or similar critical environments.
  • Experience in interfacing with both internal and external project stakeholders such as (but not limited to) customers, project managers, design consultants, commissioning agents, cost consultants, equipment suppliers and general contractors.
  • Knowledge of Data Centre design processes including optioneering, value engineering & cost benchmarking.
  • Proven Hyperscale Data Centre design and delivery experience.
  • Extensive knowledge of standards and legislation of critical Electrical Systems such as BS EN, IEC, and DIN.
  • Proven experience in preparing and submitting technical documentation including scope of services, technical requirements, standards, design guides etc.
  • Health and Safety legislation such as Electricity at Work Act and CDM regulations.
  • Commitment to transparency and integrity
  • Passion and initiative to drive continuous improvement.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Must have the ability to work accurately under pressure.
  • Must be able to operate in an open management style and structure with an emphasis on team working and within a global matrix.
  • Must be willing to travel on reasonable short notice to visit project’s sites or existing facilities globally.


Technical Knowledge

  • High & Medium Voltage Systems
  • Standby Generators
  • UPS
  • MV and LV Switch Gear
  • Lighting and Fire systems
  • Proficient knowledge of Electrical Engineering principles


Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering
  • HNC / HNC in Electrical Engineering
  • Chartered or Professional Registered Engineer

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