Technical Director Electrical Engineer - Data Centres (Building Services)

A little more about your role…

The role of a Electrical Technical Director in the Data Centres (DC) sector is a pivotal and highly rewarding position that combines leadership, innovation, and technical expertise. As a Technical Director, you will be at the forefront of designing and implementing cutting-edge solutions that ensure the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of data centre operations. This role offers the unique opportunity to lead a team of skilled engineers, drive strategic initiatives, and collaborate with industry leaders to shape the future of data centre technology. Your expertise will be instrumental in optimising energy consumption, enhancing security protocols, and ensuring seamless integration of emerging technologies. Additionally, the role offers the chance to build a robust professional network, opening doors to new opportunities and collaborations. If you are passionate about making a significant impact in a dynamic and rapidly evolving industry, the role of Electrical Technical Director in the DC sector is the perfect platform to showcase your talents and drive transformative change.

• Be an integral part of the team’s day-to-day management, vision, values and leadership. Develop team spirit and co-operation.

• Develop our client relationships and brand within the UK and EMEA.

• Consistently meet monthly and annual budgets at a team level, support with MEP budget planning and continuously look for ways to improve performance.

• Work with the director and senior leadership to develop and implement strategic initiatives in the team and across the wider business.

• Become part of the wider WSP business by sharing knowledge and technical skills with colleagues from around the globe.

• Drive profitable and sustainable work-winning and maintain up-to-date forecasting for the team and input to the wider MEP service delivery.

• Oversee team performance including work pipeline, finance, and operational management.

• Work with clients, developers, contractors and architects to build relationships and secure WSP’s position as the engineer of choice in the industry.

• Being the client’s key point of contact.

• Be a part of the team’s day-to-day management, vision, values and leadership and

• Develop team spirit and co-operation.

• Understand the need to provide excellent client care & the opportunities to develop additional business for the team.

• Develop client relationship to promote new commissions.

Your Team

• You will work closely with likeminded individuals on exciting and challenging projects.

• Our Building Services team in London consists of more than a 100 mechanical, electrical, and public health engineers including our ICT, Controls, E&S and Smart Team members.

• We make extraordinary efforts to attract, develop, engage and retain the best professionals in our fields of expertise because this is what makes us great.

• We put the highest ethical standards at the centre of all we do, and professionalism is inherent in our offering.

• We are humble and act with moral and intellectual integrity, keep our word, treat everyone with respect, support our colleagues, and embrace diversity.

• We care about individuals and their progress and offer the most fulfilling career development for our professionals. We promote our young recruits because we believe fresh perspectives bring great ideas and new energy.

• You will be based in our Chancery Lane office in London, offering easy commuting options and a load of amenities just around the corner.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

An Electrical Technical Director in the Data Centres (DC) sector must exhibit a unique blend of technical prowess, leadership, and strategic insight. Key attributes include:

• Either has Chartership through CIBSE/IET Engineering Council or open to working towards this.