Technical Director (Mechanical or Electrical – Data Centres)
London | Hybrid Working | £100,000 – £120,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Are you a recognised Data Centre design leader looking to take ownership of major mission-critical projects across the UK and Europe?
A leading international engineering consultancy is seeking a Technical Director (Mechanical or Electrical) to spearhead the delivery of hyperscale and colocation data centre projects. This is an opportunity to join an industry-leading team delivering some of the most complex and prestigious mission-critical developments currently in the market.
The Opportunity
Working at the forefront of the data centre sector, you’ll provide technical leadership across large-scale projects from concept through to delivery, acting as a trusted advisor to global clients, contractors, and design teams.
You’ll play a key role in winning work, developing client relationships, growing technical teams, and shaping the future direction of a rapidly expanding mission-critical division.
Project Exposure
- Hyperscale Data Centres
- Colocation Facilities
- Mission Critical Campuses
- High-Density AI & Cloud Infrastructure
- Critical Power & Resilience Upgrades
- Large-Scale International Data Centre Programmes
Responsibilities
- Lead the mechanical or electrical design of major data centre developments
- Act as Technical Lead and Client Director on flagship projects
- Drive design excellence, innovation and resilience strategies
- Mentor and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Support business development and strategic growth
- Build and maintain relationships with key developers, operators and contractors
- Oversee project delivery, quality assurance and technical governance
About You
- Proven experience delivering Data Centre projects within a consultancy environment
- Strong background in Mission Critical or Hyperscale facilities
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) preferred
- Extensive client-facing and technical leadership experience
- Strong understanding of critical systems, including power distribution, UPS, standby generation, cooling and resilience strategies
- Ability to lead teams and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
Package
- £100,000 – £120,000 Salary
- Hybrid Working
- Clear route to Regional Director / Board-level leadership
- Bonus Scheme
- Opportunity to work on high-profile international Data Centre programmes
- Excellent Benefits Package
This role would suit a Technical Director, Associate Director, Data Centre Lead, Sector Director or Principal Engineer looking to join one of the industry’s most respected mission-critical teams and play a key role in delivering the next generation of digital infrastructure.
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