Electrical Director – Data Centres & Mission Critical

WSP

Dubai

On-site

AED 900,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

WSP in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Technical Director – Data Centres & Mission Critical (Electrical) to lead electrical design for hyperscale, colocation, and mission critical facilities across the Middle East. You will mentor engineers, drive design quality, and support business growth with clients in data centres and mission critical sectors.

With 18+ years in Building Services and Chartered Engineer status, you will shape regional delivery, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate

Qualifications

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
18+ years in Building Services Engineering with leadership of multidisciplinary teams.
Extensive Middle East experience and understanding of regional client requirements, authority approvals, and project delivery frameworks.
Deep technical expertise in mission critical electrical systems (HV/LV, UPS, standby generation, resilience).

Responsibilities

Lead electrical design of hyperscale, colocation, and mission critical facilities.
Provide technical leadership across Building Services design teams.
Drive design quality, innovation, and technical excellence in delivery.
Advise clients on mission critical infrastructure strategies.
Support BD, client engagement, and major project pursuits.
Mentor engineers within Building Services team.
Contribute to growth and strategic direction of WSP's Data Centres & Mission Critical practice.