Technical Director - Electrical (Data Centres / Mission Critical)
Hybrid working model from a UK office (Manchester, London, Sunderland)
We are working with a growing, multi-disciplinary MEP consultancy that is expanding its Mission Critical capability across the UK and Europe. They are now seeking a senior Electrical Technical Director to lead, shape, and grow their Mission Critical offering, with a particular focus on data centre delivery.
This is a leadership role for an experienced electrical engineer with deep data centre design expertise, strong commercial awareness, and the credibility to operate at board and client level. The role combines technical leadership, team development, and strategic growth within a high-performing engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and grow the Mission Critical electrical team, including capability development and headcount growth aligned to revenue
Act as a senior technical authority across complex data centre projects from concept through detailed design
Oversee delivery to ensure client satisfaction, technical quality, and commercial performance
Provide technical leadership across MV/LV distribution, substations, UPS, generators, and critical systems
Review and sign off electrical designs and technical outputs across the portfolio
Support fee proposals, bids, and commercial negotiations
Represent the business at industry events, client meetings, and sector forums
Mentor and develop senior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of engineering excellence
Work closely with the Board Director on strategy, business development, and client relationships
Report on Mission Critical performance, risk, and growth to the board
Candidate Profile
Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
Chartered Engineer with CIBSE, IET, or equivalent and Engineering Council registration
10+ years experience delivering electrical design within the data centre or Mission Critical sector
Strong understanding of redundancy, resilience, and data centre tiering systems
Experience across hyperscale, colocation, and edge data centre environments
Proven background in UK consultancy environments
Commercially astute with experience managing budgets, fees, and project risk
Confident communicator with the presence to operate at senior client and board level
This is an opportunity to take a genuine leadership role in a growing Mission Critical business, with influence over technical direction, team growth, and sector strategy. The role offers autonomy, board exposure, and the chance to shape a high-value service line within a respected consultancy