Technical Director – Electrical – Data Centres
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Location | London |
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Job Type | Permanent |
A leading international consultancy specialising in data centre design is seeking a Technical Director to join their London office. The consultancy delivers mission-critical, hyperscale, and colocation data centre projects across the UK, Europe, and globally, combining technical excellence with innovation and sustainability.
Step into a senior leadership role with a global consultancy delivering mission-critical data centre projects across the UK, Europe, and beyond. As Technical Director, you will own the technical vision, shape strategic direction, and lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver engineering excellence on high-profile projects.
Responsibilities
As Technical Director, you will:
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Lead multi-disciplinary design teams (electrical, mechanical, and MEP) on technically complex data centre projects across the UK, Europe, and international markets.
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Shape the technical vision and strategy for key clients, driving innovation, resilience, energy efficiency, and operational excellence.
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Act as a trusted advisor to clients, contractors, and internal teams, ensuring projects meet technical, budgetary, and scheduling requirements.
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Represent the consultancy at global industry events, technical committees, and client meetings, enhancing professional and company profile.
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Mentor and develop senior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence.
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Oversee project delivery, commercial management, and contract compliance, maintaining the highest standards across all engineering disciplines.
Requirements
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Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent, with a relevant degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Services) or substantial experience at a senior level.
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Proven experience leading complex, mission-critical data centre projects, ideally in international markets.
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Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills, with the ability to inspire multi-disciplinary teams.
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Deep knowledge of UK and international building standards, codes, health & safety, and commercial project management.
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Commercially aware with experience in project budgets, P&L oversight, and contract negotiation.
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Passion for innovation, sustainability, and professional development.