At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead electrical engineering for mission-critical projects and mentor aspiring engineers.
- Company: Respected engineering consultancy with a focus on innovative data centre developments.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a rapidly growing team and tackle complex engineering challenges.
- Why this job: Be a technical authority and shape the future of electrical engineering in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering and extensive experience in mission-critical infrastructure.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
- Location
- London, UK (Hybrid – Minimum 3 days in the office, Monday to Wednesday)
- Our client
A highly respected, privately owned engineering consultancy delivering some of the world's most technically challenging mission‑critical and data‑centre developments across the UK, Europe and the Middle East.
Overview
Following significant growth and an expanding portfolio of hyperscale and colocation projects, they are seeking an exceptional Electrical Technical Director to become the recognised technical authority within their business.
This is not a traditional Technical Director position; they are looking for an engineer first and a leader second.
This opportunity is designed for an individual who remains passionate about engineering, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, mentors others through technical excellence and wants to influence the future direction of electrical engineering across a rapidly growing organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the recognised technical authority for electrical engineering across mission‑critical and data centre projects.
- Provide technical leadership from concept design through to detailed engineering and construction support.
- Lead technical design reviews, engineering assurance and governance across multiple concurrent projects.
- Review, challenge and approve complex engineering calculations, technical reports and design solutions.
- Develop robust electrical infrastructure strategies covering utility interfaces, HV and MV distribution, standby generation, UPS systems and critical power architecture.
- Support multidisciplinary engineering teams in delivering coordinated MEP solutions across international projects.
- Mentor and develop engineers, helping build technical capability throughout the business.
- Establish and continually improve engineering standards, technical procedures and quality assurance processes.
- Provide technical leadership during client workshops, design reviews and engineering decision‑making.
- Support bid development by providing innovative technical solutions for complex mission‑critical facilities.
- Resolve high‑risk engineering challenges while maintaining exceptional technical quality across every stage of project delivery.
- Technical Expertise
Applicants should possess extensive experience across mission‑critical electrical infrastructure including:
- HV and MV electrical distribution
- Utility interface strategy
- Critical power systems
- UPS architecture
- Mission‑critical electrical infrastructure
- International design standards and best practice
- Data centre resilience and availability strategies
Skills & Experience
- Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) is highly desirable.
- Typically 15–20+ years' experience within building services or mission‑critical engineering consultancy.
- Significant experience delivering hyperscale and colocation data centre developments.
- Proven experience acting as a senior technical reviewer and engineering authority on major international projects.
- Strong understanding of international engineering standards and mission‑critical design principles.
- Exceptional technical problem‑solving ability with a meticulous attention to engineering quality.
- Experience mentoring engineers and developing high‑performing technical teams.
- Ability to influence technical decisions at both project and organisational level.
This Role Is Ideal For Someone Who...
- Wants to remain hands‑on technically rather than move into a purely commercial or management position.
- Enjoys reviewing engineering calculations and solving complex technical challenges.
- Is recognised by colleagues as the person they turn to when projects encounter difficult engineering problems.
- Gains satisfaction from mentoring engineers and improving technical capability across an organisation.
- Wants to influence engineering standards across one of the fastest‑growing mission‑critical consultancies in the market.
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Electrical Technical Director – Mission Critical / Data Centres employer: DataPro
Join a highly respected, privately owned engineering consultancy in London, where your expertise as an Electrical Technical Director will be valued and impactful. With a strong focus on mentoring and technical excellence, you'll thrive in a collaborative work culture that encourages innovation and professional growth, all while working on some of the most challenging mission-critical projects in the industry. Enjoy the unique advantage of a hybrid work model, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively.
