Technical Director (Mech or Elec) - Data Centre

Reference: 30838004329_1792602880

Technical Director (Mechanical or Electrical - Data Centres)

London | Hybrid Working | £100,000 - £120,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Are you a recognised Data Centre design leader looking to take ownership of major mission-critical projects across the UK and Europe?

A leading international engineering consultancy is seeking a Technical Director (Mechanical or Electrical) to spearhead the delivery of hyperscale and colocation data centre projects. This is an opportunity to join an industry-leading team delivering some of the most complex and prestigious mission-critical developments currently in the market.

The Opportunity

Working at the forefront of the data centre sector, you'll provide technical leadership across large-scale projects from concept through to delivery, acting as a trusted advisor to global clients, contractors, and design teams.

You'll play a key role in winning work, developing client relationships, growing technical teams, and shaping the future direction of a rapidly expanding mission-critical division.

Project Exposure

You'll work on a range of major projects including:

  • Hyperscale Data Centres
  • Colocation Facilities
  • Mission Critical Campuses
  • High-Density AI & Cloud Infrastructure
  • Critical Power & Resilience Upgrades
  • Large-Scale International Data Centre Programmes

Responsibilities

  • Lead the mechanical or electrical design of major data centre developments
  • Act as Technical Lead and Client Director on flagship projects
  • Drive design excellence, innovation and resilience strategies
  • Mentor and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams
  • Support business development and strategic growth
  • Build and maintain relationships with key developers, operators and contractors
  • Oversee project delivery, quality assurance and technical governance

About You

  • Proven experience delivering Data Centre projects within a consultancy environment
  • Strong background in Mission Critical or Hyperscale facilities
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) preferred
  • Extensive client-facing and technical leadership experience
  • Strong understanding of critical systems, including power distribution, UPS, standby generation, cooling and resilience strategies
  • Ability to lead teams and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously

Package

💷 £100,000 - £120,000 Salary
🏡 Hybrid Working
📈 Clear route to Regional Director / Board-level leadership
💰 Bonus Scheme
🌍 Opportunity to work on high-profile international Data Centre programmes
🏥 Excellent Benefits Package

This role would suit a Technical Director, Associate Director, Data Centre Lead, Sector Director or Principal Engineer looking to join one of the industry's most respected mission-critical teams and play a key role in delivering the next generation of digital infrastructure.

To find out more, apply in confidence or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

£95,000.00 - £120,000.00
Per annum
GBP95000 - GBP120000 per annum
Added 21/10/2026
Reference: 30838004329_1792602880

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