Technical Director

<p>A leading international consultancy specializing in data centre design is seeking a Technical Director to join their London office. The consultancy delivers mission-critical, hyperscale, and colocation data centre projects across the UK, Europe, and globally, combining technical excellence with innovation and sustainability.</p><p><br><br>Scroll down to find the complete details of the job offer, including experience required and associated duties and tasks.<br></p><p>Step into a senior leadership role with a global consultancy delivering mission-critical data centre projects across the UK, Europe, and beyond. As Technical Director, you will own the technical vision, shape strategic direction, and lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver engineering excellence on high-profile projects.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>As Technical Director, you will:</p><ul><li>Lead multi-disciplinary design teams (electrical, mechanical, and MEP) on technically complex data centre projects across the UK, Europe, and international markets.</li><li>Shape the technical vision and strategy for key clients, driving innovation, resilience, energy efficiency, and operational excellence.</li><li>Act as a trusted advisor to clients, contractors, and internal teams, ensuring projects meet technical, budgetary, and scheduling requirements.</li><li>Represent the consultancy at global industry events, technical committees, and client meetings, enhancing professional and company profile.</li><li>Mentor and develop senior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence.</li><li>Oversee project delivery, commercial management, and contract compliance, maintaining the highest standards across all engineering disciplines.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent, with a relevant degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Services) or substantial experience at a senior level.</li><li>Proven experience leading complex, mission-critical data centre projects, ideally in international markets.</li><li>Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills, with the ability to inspire multi-disciplinary teams.</li><li>Deep knowledge of UK and international building standards, codes, health & safety, and commercial project management.</li><li>Commercially aware with experience in project budgets, P&L oversight, and contract negotiation. xwzovoh </li><li>Passion for innovation, sustainability, and professional development.</li></ul>