Technical Director (Electrical Design) – Data Centres

Overview

Technical Director to lead a 10-strong Electrical Data Centre team in Central London within a 110-strong national MEP consultancy. You will steer design delivery for large mission-critical facilities, including hyperscalers and major market players, shaping a growing DC practice. Enjoy autonomy and strategic influence, while collaborating across a forward-thinking, balanced-work culture with limited in-office days. This role offers scope to grow a nationally recognised brand and expand international projects.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working with two days in office
• forward-thinking culture
• work-life balance
• international project exposure
• brand recognition
• autonomy to grow DC team

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Electrical DC design team to deliver complex data centre projects
• Oversee technical design quality and governance for mission-critical facilities
• Manage client relationships and coordinate with cross-functional teams
• Drive growth of the DC practice and contribute to business development
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and industry best practices

Key requirements

• 10+ years building services design experience in a UK consultancy
• Experience leading design teams and projects on large mission-critical facilities
• Industry relevant degree
• Ability to commute to London

• leadership
• stakeholder management
• communication
• building services design
• data centre design
• project leadership

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