Electrical Technical Director

Job Description

Electrical Technical Director – Data Centre Engineering

Location: London (with flexibility for occasional international travel)

Salary: £90,000–£110,000 base + comprehensive benefits package

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Technical Director to lead and shape the technical vision for large-scale data centre projects. This is a senior leadership position focused on delivering innovative, sustainable, and resilient mission-critical infrastructure. The candidate must have a electrical design background specifically within data centres or mission critical projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and oversee technical strategy for data centre design and engineering
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality MEP systems across power, cooling, fire safety, and controls
• Drive innovation in energy efficiency, sustainability, and reliability (Tier III/IV standards)
• Ensure compliance with international standards (TIA-942, LEED/BREEAM) and certification protocols
• Provide technical authority during design, commissioning, and client engagements
• Mentor engineering teams and support business development initiatives

Experience & Skills Required

• Extensive experience in data centre engineering, including greenfield and hyperscale projects
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, cooling technologies (evaporative, immersion), and modular solutions
• Familiarity with Tier certification, sustainability frameworks, and regulatory compliance
• Proven leadership and client-facing skills
• Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Professional memberships

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £90,000–£110,000 plus bonus, pension, healthcare, and other benefits
• Opportunity to lead flagship, sustainable data centre projects globally
• Professional development and exposure to cutting-edge technologies

If you’re a seasoned data centre engineering leader keen to shape next-gen infrastructure and drive this consultancy's global technical standards, this role is for you.