Associate Director Electrical | Data Centres (Melbourne / Sydney / Brisbane)

Job Description

Associate Director Electrical | Data Centres (Melbourne / Sydney / Brisbane)

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Inspire a better world through influence and design.

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Ready to lead electrical project delivery on major data centre programmes, with the technical depth and Director-level seniority to drive outcomes from day one?

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We are growing our Building Services team and looking for an experienced Associate Director Electrical Engineer to join our Data Centres practice, based in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane. You'll lead the electrical project delivery on a portfolio of high-impact data centre projects, bringing both strong technical depth and the leadership presence to take full ownership of complex programmes from concept through to construction.

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Please note: Applicants must reside in Australia and hold full Australian working rights, as this role does not offer visa sponsorship.

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Who We Are

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Founded in 2011 in Australia, ADP Consulting is a trusted, sustainability-led engineering consultancy with an international footprint that is renowned for finding the best technical and sustainable solutions to the most complex projects, wherever these may be.

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ADP Consulting is committed to inspiring a better world through influence and design, collaborating with industry leaders who are equally as passionate about innovation, design excellence and, importantly, our impact on the planet.

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ADP Consulting has now joined forces withAyesa, one of the world's largest technology and engineering companies, in a move thatfacilitatesnew pathways and accelerates our growth.

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What is your role?

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You'll own the electrical project delivery workstream on major data centre programmes, driving technical outcomes across all project phases from early concept and power feasibility through to construction and commissioning. You'll work closely with clients, hyperscale customers and global infrastructure providers, setting the technical direction and maintaining quality, programme and scope across the projects you lead.

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You'll bring the technical depth to resolve complex electrical and HV challenges and the seniority to hold client relationships with confidence. Alongside delivery, you'll contribute to the growth of the data centre practice, supporting business development and playing a visible role in how ADP Consulting positions itself in this market across the eastern seaboard.

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Why Electrical Leaders Are Choosing ADP Right Now

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• A high-profile data centre pipeline spanning hyperscale customers and global infrastructure providers across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
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• Associate Director title with the delivery responsibility and client exposure to match, not a management layer removed from the real work.
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• A flat structure where your technical opinion carries weight and you are close to the decisions that shape the practice.
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• Flexibility to be based in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane, with strong office flexibility and a genuinely collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
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About You

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• You are an experienced electrical engineer operating at Associate Director level or above, with a proven track record of leading complex data centre projects end-to-end. Your technical depth is your foundation and your ability to hold a project programme, manage client relationships and lead a delivery team is what sets you apart.
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• You have significant experience in data centre electrical design, with strong technical depth across HV systems, utility infrastructure, switchgear, UPS, generators and power distribution.
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• You are confident leading the full project delivery lifecycle, from early power strategy and concept design through to construction documentation and site coordination.
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• You hold client relationships with confidence and are trusted by hyperscale and infrastructure clients to represent technical decisions clearly and credibly.
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• You are comfortable contributing to business development and can support the growth of the data centre practice across the eastern seaboard.
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• International data centre and infrastructure experience is well regarded and translates strongly into the Australian market.
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• You hold a relevant tertiary qualification and are registered (or eligible for registration) as a professional engineer.
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Why ADP Consulting?

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Advance at ADP

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We offer structured development pathways to foster career growth, beginning with a two-year graduate program and extending to Director-level opportunities. We also support Engineers Australia chartership, provide annual funding for professional memberships and accreditations, and invest in external leadership training ensuring continuous upskilling and professional development.

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All welcome at ADP

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We are committed to building an inclusive andequitableculture where our team feels valued,respectedand empowered to contribute meaningfully. Our initiatives include a whole-of-family approach in our policies, our internal Women @ ADP group, LGBTIQA+ advocacy, and designing for inclusivity.

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All well at ADP

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Our Flexible Work Policy recognises the unique needs and circumstances of our team and supports tailored flexibility while balancing the organisational and operational requirements of the business. We encourage wellbeing through lifestyle initiatives includingpilates, CrossFit and regular social events like Friday lunches. While also providing access to a variety of leave options including Pet Leave, Grandparent Leave, Volunteer Leave and more.