Electrical Technical Director

Electrical Technical Director – Mission Critical & Data Centres

Location: London / Flexible

Sector: Building Services / MEP Engineering

The Opportunity

An award-winning, globally recognized MEP engineering and design consultancy is seeking a highly accomplished Electrical Technical Director to lead their growing Mission Critical and Data Centre division.

Known for delivering complex, high-performance, and sustainable engineering solutions, this consultancy partners with top-tier clients on some of the most technically demanding projects in the built environment. Due to a significant pipeline of high-profile data centre projects, they are looking for a strategic, technically astute leader to drive electrical design excellence, mentor a talented engineering team, and spearhead client engagement.

Key Responsibilities

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• Technical Leadership: Act as the ultimate technical authority for complex electrical engineering solutions within the mission-critical sector, ensuring designs meet the highest standards of resilience, efficiency, and sustainability.
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• Project Delivery: Oversee the end-to-end delivery of large-scale data centre projects, from initial concept and feasibility through to detailed design and commissioning.
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• Client Management: Build, maintain, and nurture relationships with key tech clients, developers, and architects. Act as the face of the electrical mission-critical offering.
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• Team Development: Lead, mentor, and expand a team of specialist electrical engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous professional development.
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• Commercial Strategy: Work closely with the board to drive business development, lead bid submissions, and manage the commercial performance of the mission-critical portfolio.
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The Ideal Candidate

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• Extensive background in electrical building services engineering, with a proven track record operating at an Associate Director, Director, or Technical Director level.
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• Deep, specialized expertise in Data Centres or Mission Critical facilities, with an exceptional understanding of resilient electrical infrastructure (e.g., MV/HV distribution, UPS systems, backup generation, and fault tolerance).
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• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) and Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
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• Exceptional commercial acumen and a strong network within the tech, data centre, or mission-critical real estate sectors.
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• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
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How to Apply

If you are a visionary engineering leader looking to shape the future of mission-critical infrastructure with a top-tier consultancy, we want to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, please reach out directly:

Contact: Matt Jones

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 07711 370552