Electrical Technical Director – Data Centres (DC) – London
The Electrical Technical Director in the Data Centres sector leads a team of electrical engineers to design and implement cutting‑edge solutions that ensure the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of data centre operations.
Responsibilities
* Lead day‑to‑day team management, vision, values and leadership.
* Develop client relationships and brand within the UK and EMEA.
* Consistently meet monthly and annual budgets at a team level; support MEP budget planning and seek performance improvements.
* Work with the director and senior leadership to develop and implement strategic initiatives in the team and across the wider business.
* Share knowledge and technical skills with colleagues worldwide.
* Drive profitable work‑winning and maintain up‑to‑date forecasting for the team.
* Oversee team performance including work pipeline, finance, and operational management.
* Build relationships with clients, developers, contractors, and architects to secure WSP’s position as the engineer of choice.
* Act as the client’s key point of contact and provide excellent client care.
* Develop opportunities to grow business for the team.
Qualifications
* Chartership through CIBSE/IET Engineering Council or willingness to work towards it.
* Electrical design engineering expertise – power distribution, generation, backup systems, and energy management.
* Innovative problem‑solving skills and ability to develop and implement solutions to complex electrical challenges.
* Leadership and team‑management experience, fostering collaboration and mentorship.
* Strategic vision with an ability to anticipate industry trends and align initiatives with business goals.
* Project‑management proficiency, including planning, execution, budgeting, and quality assurance.
* Strong communication skills to convey technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
* Adaptability to evolving technologies, standards, and business needs.
* Customer focus, ensuring systems meet or exceed client expectations.
Team
The Building Services team in London includes more than 100 mechanical, electrical, and public health engineers, along with ICT, Controls, E&S and Smart Team members. Based in the Chancery Lane office, the team enjoys a collaborative culture that emphasizes ethical standards, professionalism, diversity, and ongoing career development.
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