Technical Director Mechanical Engineer – Data Centres (Building Services)

Overview

In this Mechanical Technical Director role in WSP’s Mission Critical Facilities team, you lead design and delivery for data centre projects, ensuring efficient, reliable and scalable operations. You’ll steer a team of engineers, drive strategic initiatives, and collaborate with industry leaders to shape DC technology. You’ll optimise energy use, strengthen security, and integrate emerging solutions, building a strong professional network. This is a high-impact opportunity to guide transformative work in a fast-evolving sector.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working
• Thrive wellbeing programme
• Virtual GP service
• gymflex scheme
• menopause support package
• flexible working arrangements

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of mechanical engineers and technicians
• Build and maintain client relationships and the WSP brand in the UK and EMEA
• Manage budgets and forecast for the team, driving performance improvements
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives within the team and across the business
• Share knowledge and technical skills across the global WSP network
• Drive work-winning, secure opportunities, and oversee project pipelines and financials
• Oversee team performance, including work pipeline, finance, and operations
• Act as the client’s primary point of contact and maintain excellent client care
• Collaborate with clients, developers, contractors and architects to position WSP as the engineer of choice
• Support business development by identifying additional commissions and opportunities

Key requirements

• Chartership through CIBSE/IET/IMechE Engineering Council or willingness to work towards it
• Mechanical Engineering expertise across HVAC, cooling, fuel systems, controls, and energy management
• Proven leadership and team management ability
• Strategic vision to align mechanical initiatives with business goals
• Project management skills for planning, budgets, timelines, and quality
• Strong communication skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Adaptability to evolving technologies and industry standards
• Customer-focused mindset with emphasis on meeting client needs

• Leadership
• Strategic thinking
• Communication
• HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning)
• Cooling systems
• Fuel systems

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