Technical Director – Electrical – Abu Dhabi

Black & White Engineering; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & White Engineering in Abu Dhabi seeks a Technical Director – Electrical to set the technical direction for complex, high-value projects and grow the consultancy across the Middle East. You will lead electrical design for critical buildings and infrastructure and own technical outcomes.

This role requires strong leadership, client-facing confidence, and a track record of delivering profitable projects while mentoring engineering teams and contributing to global standards.

Qualifications

• Strong background in electrical engineering within an MEP consultancy.
• Chartered status, or close to achieving it.
• Proven experience leading complex design projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Commercial awareness, with the ability to link technical delivery to profitability.
• Confidence in client-facing roles and business development.
• Sound understanding of international codes, standards and design practices.
• Proficiency with relevant engineering design software.

Responsibilities

• Set the technical vision for the electrical engineering team and lead multidisciplinary project teams.
• Oversee technical delivery against schedules and budgets and evaluate profitability.
• Prepare fee proposals and provide clear reporting to leadership, clients and partners.
• Mentor and develop engineers, growing leadership within the team.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to business growth.
• Collaborate with international offices and contribute to global standards.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Client-facing

Codes & standards

Business development

Multidisciplinary teams

Design software proficiency

Education

Chartered status (or near)

Job description

Technical Director – Electrical – Abu Dhabi

Are you an experienced electrical engineering leader ready to set the technical direction for complex, high-value projects and help grow a global consultancy across the Middle East? Then this role is for you.

As Technical Director – Electrical, you will lead the design and delivery of electrical engineering services for critical buildings and infrastructure. You will provide technical direction, manage project and team performance, strengthen client relationships and take ownership of commercial outcomes, working closely with colleagues across our global offices.

What’s in it for you?

Technical leadership and design excellence

You will set the technical vision for the electrical engineering team and lead multidisciplinary teams toward clear project objectives. You will act as a technical authority, driving innovation, best practice and design excellence across complex projects.

Project delivery and commercial ownership

You will oversee technical delivery against agreed schedules and budgets, manage project financials and evaluate profitability. You will prepare fee proposals and provide clear reporting to leadership, clients and project partners.

People leadership and team development

You will lead, mentor and develop engineers, building capability and accountability across the team. You will help shape the next generation of technical leaders while continuing to grow your own expertise.

Client relationships and business growth

You will build and maintain strong client relationships and play a central role in winning new work. Your technical credibility and commercial judgement will help the business grow sustainably.

Global collaboration and influence

You will work closely with colleagues across our international offices, sharing knowledge and contributing to global standards. You will also have a seat at the leadership table, contributing to business decisions and direction.

• Strong background in electrical engineering within an MEP consultancy.
• Chartered status, or close to achieving it.
• Proven experience leading complex design projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Commercial awareness, with the ability to link technical delivery to profitability.
• Confidence in client-facing roles and business development.
• Sound understanding of international codes, standards and design practices.
• Proficiency with relevant engineering design software.

You will also join a community that focuses on learning and development through regular knowledge-sharing sessions and investment in accredited professional courses. You can set the pace for your own development, and whatever path you choose, you will receive the right support.

About Black & White Engineering

Black & White Engineering is a multi-award-winning engineering consultancy with more than 1,300 employees across the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and North America.

We specialise in the full spectrum of engineering design consultancy for the data centre sector, including Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP), Civil & Structural, Design Management, Sustainability, BIM, Power Systems and other infrastructure-related services.

Our engineering approach is grounded in practicality, technical excellence and operational efficiency. With rapid growth across regions, many colleagues have progressed from engineering roles into leadership positions — your future development is supported and recognised.