Our Data Centre MEP team comprises a highly skilled network of Associates, Principals, Senior Engineers, Engineers, and Graduates located across our UK offices. We are seeking an accomplished Technical Director to provide technical leadership across our expanding Data Centre practice. This is a strategic role for an industry expert with significant experience in the design and delivery of mission-critical facilities who can drive technical excellence, lead major client relationships, and help shape the growth of our data centre business across the UK and internationally.
Responsibilities
Act as a technical authority across major hyperscale and colocation data centre projects; Lead the development of innovative engineering solutions that support resilience, operational efficiency, sustainability, and future scalability; Provide strategic technical oversight and governance throughout all project stages; Lead complex feasibility studies, design reviews, technical due diligence exercises, and client advisory commissions; Oversee project delivery, commissioning strategies, and operational readiness activities; Serve as a trusted advisor to major global data centre clients, contractors, developers, investors, and operators; Build and maintain senior-level relationships across key client accounts; Represent the business externally through industry networks, conferences, technical presentations, and thought leadership initiatives; Support bids, proposals, and strategic pursuits; Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams; Champion knowledge sharing, professional development, and best practice; Support recruitment, succession planning, and capability development initiatives; Help shape the strategic direction of the Data Centre practice; Promote a strong Safety, Health & Environmental culture; Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and company procedures; Provide leadership in resolving complex engineering challenges while maintaining the highest levels of quality assurance; Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated and coordinated design solutions; Support the adoption of emerging digital technologies, sustainable design approaches, and innovative engineering solutions; Travel nationally and occasionally internationally to project sites, client meetings, and offices as required
Requirements
Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline; Chartered Engineer (CEng) status through the IET, CIBSE, IMechE, or an equivalent professional institution; Extensive post-qualification experience in building services, mission-critical facilities, industrial infrastructure, or data centre engineering; Demonstrable experience leading the design and delivery of complex, multidisciplinary engineering projects; Strong understanding of data centre infrastructure, resilience strategies, sustainability objectives, and operational requirements; Proven track record of leading engineering teams and delivering major programmes for global clients; Excellent knowledge of relevant industry regulations, standards, commissioning requirements, and best practice methodologies; Strong commercial awareness with experience supporting business development, client engagement, and proposal activities; Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills; Full UK driving licence; Valid passport and willingness to travel nationally and internationally as required; Ability to obtain Security Clearance where project requirements necessitate this
Nice to have
Significant experience within the data centre sector, particularly hyperscale and colocation environments; Experience advising data centre operators, developers, investors, or major contractors; Experience delivering large-scale, international or multidisciplinary projects; Exposure to digital engineering, sustainable design methodologies, and emerging technologies within the built environment
Benefits
Hybrid work options; Wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs; Work flexibility; Access to industry-leading technology and thinking
Wielka Brytania · Dublin
