JDL Recruitment is supporting a growing data centre platform in the appointment of a Global Director of Engineering to shape its global engineering strategy, drive standardisation and build the engineering capability needed to support international expansion.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for a forward-thinking engineering professional who can look beyond individual projects, anticipate future customer and technology requirements, and align engineering decisions with the wider commercial strategy.
UK preferred, with regular international travel across Europe, India and Japan.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a high-performing, multidisciplinary global engineering organisation spanning mechanical, electrical, controls, architecture, BIM, civil and structural engineering.
- Own and continuously evolve the Global Reference Design (GRD), ensuring it remains aligned with future customer requirements, emerging technologies and market developments.
- Drive global engineering standards, governance and repeatable design solutions to improve scalability, accelerate delivery and support business growth.
- Balance technical performance with commercial priorities, including CAPEX, time to market, constructability, resilience, sustainability and total cost of ownership.
- Lead engineering assessments of prospective development sites, including feasibility, test fits, achievable capacity and development potential.
- Oversee design reviews, technical assurance and deviations from global standards across the development portfolio.
- Provide senior technical leadership throughout design, procurement, construction, commissioning and operational readiness.
- Partner with Commercial and Sales teams to support customer engagement, technical due diligence and the development of credible, customer-focused engineering solutions.
- Build engineering capability, develop talent and foster a culture of innovation, commercial judgement, accountability and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Significant senior engineering leadership experience within hyperscale, colocation, mission-critical or similarly complex infrastructure environments.
- Strong understanding of data centre design, construction, commissioning and operational requirements across multiple engineering disciplines.Th
- Proven experience developing and implementing engineering standards, reference designs and technical governance across multiple projects and geographies.
- Experience building, leading and evolving multidisciplinary engineering teams in a high-growth environment.
- Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to balance technical excellence against CAPEX, speed to market, customer requirements and wider business outcomes.
- Experience contributing to site feasibility, development planning and investment decisions through engineering expertise.
- A forward-thinking, strategic mindset, with the ability to challenge conventional approaches, anticipate future requirements and see the bigger picture.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, including the ability to engage with senior leadership and major customers.
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally on a regular basis.
If you're an engineering leader ready to shape global strategy and make a lasting impact on the future of data centre development, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.
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Global Director of Engineering in London employer: JDL Recruitment
As a Design Manager with our leading developer in London, you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that prioritises innovation and collaboration. We offer competitive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work on cutting-edge data centre projects that make a real impact. Join us to be part of a team that values your expertise and fosters a supportive environment for career advancement.
