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To succeed in this role, you will be client focussed and have extensive experience of working in a design capacity with excellent working knowledge of electrical power systems associated with data centre design. Are you our new Electrical Director? Click the apply-button to send your application.\nInviting bright minds\nDo you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions aim to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.\nYou will join our Building Services department\nAs our new Electrical Director, you will be part of a highly dynamic team. Our Data Centre team has a deep focus on technical delivery and an excellent understanding of client care. You will be an important part of a close-knit team working on a wide variety of high-profile project work in and around the UK and internationally. We offer a supporting and collaborative culture and environment in which you can develop and grow in your role. For the right candidate there is the opportunity to progress rapidly, to have an influence in our global technical direction and to help us develop our global electrical technical expertise. Finally, we enjoy what we do! We are looking for enthusiastic people to join and strengthen our team.\nYour key tasks and responsibilities will be:\nHV and LV power system design and specification associated with data centre and mission critical facilities including technical peer reviews\nTechnical due diligence and feasibility studies associated with data centre and mission critical facilities\nProficient in the use of AutoCAD for developing detailed electrical single line diagrams\nManaging, preparing, and producing conceptual through to detailed designs of data centre and mission critical electrical systems\nProduction of associated electrical calculations, schedules, and specifications\nTechnical evaluation of electrical OEM/contractor supplied equipment\nAttendance at factory and site acceptance testing\nConducting site inspections surveys\nAttendance on site during commissioning activities to meet project needs\nProactively co-ordinating power system designs with internal and external stakeholders\nProficient in the use of proprietary design software (ETAP and Trimble). This will include but not be limited to short circuit analysis, protection and co-ordination, arc flash studies, harmonic analysis, neher-mcgrath, cable sizing and load flow\nPower system modelling utilising ETAP including technical report production\nElectrical building services design. This will include but not be limited to lighting, small power, containment, cable routing, fire detection, security, lightning protection and earthing\nApplication of advanced/well-developed problem-solving skills when identifying and resolving project challenges\nProtect and develop the quality of our designs and provide technical and pastoral mentoring to the electrical team\nCommunicating and presenting engineering concepts and solutions to internal and external stakeholders including all members of the multidisciplinary design team (written and verbal)\nLiaise and interact with other teams to optimise technical direction and use of standard procedures and digital tools\nDrive and deliver quality projects profitably and to the satisfaction of our clients\nManage technical risks, negotiate scope of services and prepare fee proposals.\nMentor, develop and support an established and stable team of Data Centre Electrical Engineers\nComplete business development in the local market\nSupport our work winning activities with the development of technical strategies and demonstration of market leading expertise in the field\nWork as part of a small leadership team who are collectively responsible for the strategic direction of the Data Centre Facilities team\nThe key deliverables over the first 12-24 months for this role will be:\nHelp develop and promote Ramboll’s technical capability\nMaintain excellent levels of client service\nFocus on expanding our team’s electrical design skills, systematically reducing risk and improving efficiency in our delivery of low and net zero carbon design solutions\nAttract talented recruits to grow a skilled, dynamic, efficient and highly regarded Data Centre team\nSupport and contribute to our business plan, working within the ethos defined by our mission and values.\nYour starting point for constant growth\nFrom the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:\nChartered Engineer with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent Proven track record in leading and managing all aspects of project delivery (electrical bias)\nExperience in data centre and mission critical design in the UK and Europe\nClear understanding of the different electrical distribution topologies associated with data centre and mission critical design\nA flexible attitude, in an environment with frequently changing deadlines, you can be relied on to meet deadlines\nKnowledge of on-site installation practice and buildability\nPrevious experience with supporting and coordinating all aspects of project delivery\nForward thinking and enthusiastic about digital design innovation and ‘smart design’ in increasingly digitalized construction arena\nHigh degree of technical competence with demonstrable appreciation of sustainable / net zero carbon design\nExtensive client facing skills, experienced at presenting to clients with a varied and comprehensive project portfolio\nAbility to motivate, support and guide support multidisciplinary professional teams\nAn established reputation as a highly regarded and trusted Data Centre Facilities leader\nPersonal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include:\nYou are technically diligent with a high attention to detail\nYou are an excellent communicator and possess the ability to make what is complicated simple!\nYou are able to motivate and inspire confidence both in your peers and clients\nYou are commercially intelligent and contractually aware\nWelcome to our Buildings division\nAs one of the top 10 building designers in the world, Ramboll works on more than 10,000 building projects each year. 4,000 experts across the world specialise in creating more innovative, sustainable and liveable buildings. We place particular emphasis on our liveable buildings concept where we balance the cultural, social and physical values of buildings, to improve the quality of life for building users.\nRamboll in the United Kingdom\nRamboll is ranked a Top 10 consultant in the UK and has 1,500 bright minds working across 17 offices to apply their passion to deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health and Energy. We love seeing our talents develop and succeed and you will have opportunities to work on challenging and inspiring projects within an environment that is friendly, open and supportive.\nRamboll offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic organisation in the rapidly growing Engineering and Consultancy sector in the UK. We offer a competitive salary, alongside 27 days holiday per year, private medical insurance and flexible working.\nHow to apply\nApply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.\nAn equal opportunity employer\nEquality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment, where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential.\nWe invite applications from candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.\nAs a Disability Confident Committed employer, Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. 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