Electrical Due Diligence Project Lead – London
An expanding international M&E consultancy with a proven track record in low-energy, high-performance design is seeking an Electrical Due Diligence Project Lead to join its London office. The organisation enables the development of digital infrastructure and the built environment, supporting ambitious zero-carbon goals across global projects. With a full lifecycle approach and a strong client-focused ethos, the team delivers technical excellence and measurable value.
The Opportunity
In this role, you will lead electrical due diligence activities for major data centre developments across EMEA. You’ll guide clients through complex technical, regulatory, and grid-related challenges, shaping early-stage decisions that influence the future of digital infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Due Diligence & Feasibility
- Assess electrical connection risks and evaluate site suitability.
- Provide strategic input on grid connections, capacity, and constraints.
- Manage feasibility studies and advise on electrical design requirements during site selection.
Project Management
- Develop project plans, budgets, and timelines for early-stage development.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including engineers, planners, and environmental specialists.
- Ensure due diligence outputs support successful site acquisition and project progression.
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact during due diligence and planning phases.
- Communicate complex technical issues clearly to diverse stakeholders.
- Provide strategic advice on connection agreements and TSO/DSO risks.
About You
Qualifications & Technical Expertise
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Power Engineering, or similar.
- Working towards (or willing to work towards) CEng status.
- Strong understanding of industrial electrical connection agreements and grid-related risks.
- Knowledge of electrical codes and regulations relevant to data centre development.
- Experience with LV/HV power distribution design, load calculations, and earthing/grounding systems.
- Familiarity with UPS systems, generators, and renewable integration (advantageous).
- Ability to interpret technical reports and translate findings into actionable strategies.
Professional Skills
- Excellent project management skills: budgeting, scheduling, resource planning.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Experience leading electrical design on complex projects.
- Ability to coordinate with mechanical, civil, and controls disciplines, as well as contractors and regulators.
- Background in consulting or construction preferred.
- Experience in data centre design or large industrial/warehouse projects is highly desirable.
- Commitment to ethical practice and professional standards.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Opportunity to work on high-profile, technically challenging data centre projects across EMEA.
- Join a global consultancy known for innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence.
- Collaborate with industry-leading experts in a supportive, growth-oriented environment.
- Play a strategic role in shaping the digital infrastructure of the future.
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