Data centre MEP design, directed at a level most engineers never reach

Data centre MEP design, directed at a level most engineers never reach, on the kind of mission critical projects that define a career.This is a specialist MEP design consultancy in London with a strong data centre and mission critical portfolio, working on high specification projects where reliability is everything. They are appointing a design director to lead MEP delivery on data centre projects, set technical direction, and help win and shape the work. The role exists because the data centre pipeline is growing and they need senior leadership to match.You would lead mechanical and electrical design on major data centre schemes, own the technical strategy, mentor senior engineers, and play a central part in client relationships and business development. You would have genuine authority over how the work is delivered, the backing of an established specialist firm, and access to the kind of mission critical projects that are hard to find elsewhere.This suits a chartered MEP or building services engineer with substantial data centre design experience and the leadership track record to operate at director level. Salary is between £100,000 and £140,000.The fastest way to know whether this is the right move is a short and confidential conversation, so reach out even if you only want to understand the role, the salary and the progression on offer in more detail.If directing MEP design on mission critical projects appeals, send your CV. If you've read this far and you're still unsure and would prefer a detailed market insight including salary bands and market trends - then check out our free guide here: https://www.responsumltd.com/uk-salary-guide-2026