Business Development Director

Johnson Controls; Sunbury-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global career opportunities

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Business Development Director for MEP consultants in the EMEA region. The role focuses on developing strategic relationships with leading engineering firms and influencing data centre design specifications and technology choices.

You will lead workshops, drive opportunities across hyperscale and AI data centres, and collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Product Management, and Operations to build a strong pipeline and forecast growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Building Services, or a related field.
• Strong experience in business development, technical sales, consulting engineering, account management, or data centre infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic engagement plan for leading MEP consultancies across EMEA.
• Build relationships with Mechanical Directors, Electrical Directors, Data Center Practice Leaders and other senior stakeholders.
• Influence project specifications, standards, and technology selection during design and planning phases.
• Position Johnson Controls' Data Center Solutions portfolio across cooling, controls, building automation, fire protection, security and digital solutions.
• Lead technical workshops, design reviews and education sessions to strengthen consultant engagement.
• Identify opportunities across hyperscale, colocation, enterprise and AI data center developments.

Skills

Relationship building

Strategic engagement

Stakeholder management

Technical sales

Data centre knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Building Services background

Business degree

Job description

The Business Development Director - MEP Consultants will develop and lead Johnson Controls' engagement strategy with leading MEP consultancies and engineering firms across EMEA. This role is responsible for building strategic relationships, influencing project specifications, and positioning Johnson Controls as a preferred partner for integrated data centre solutions. Success will come from engaging consultants early in the project lifecycle and converting specification influence into long-term growth opportunities.

What you will do

• Develop and execute a strategic engagement plan for leading MEP consultancies across EMEA.
• Build relationships with Mechanical Directors, Electrical Directors, Data Center Practice Leaders, Technical Directors, Design Engineers, and Sustainability Leads.
• Influence project specifications, standards, and technology selection during the design and planning phases.
• Position Johnson Controls' Data Center Solutions portfolio, including cooling, controls, building automation, fire protection, security, and digital solutions.
• Lead technical workshops, design reviews, and educational sessions to strengthen consultant engagement.
• Identify opportunities across hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, and AI-focused data center developments.
• Monitor market trends, emerging technologies, and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities.
• Represent Johnson Controls at industry events, conferences, and professional forums.
• Partner with Sales, Engineering, Product Management, and Operations teams to support strategic pursuits and customer opportunities.
• Maintain an accurate pipeline, CRM records, and forecasting process.

How You Will Do It

• Build trusted advisor relationships with key consulting partners.
• Engage early in project development to influence design decisions and specifications.
• Use market intelligence and customer feedback to shape strategy and drive growth.
• Collaborate across functions to deliver integrated solutions and exceptional customer outcomes.
• Maintain strong commercial discipline through effective pipeline and account management.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Building Services, Business, or a related field.

10+ years' experience in business development, technical sales, consulting engineering, account management, or data center infrastructure.

Strong understanding of data center design, MEP consultancy environments, and specification-selling.

Proven ability to influence technical stakeholders and develop strategic relationships.

Excellent communication, presentation, and commercial skills.

Ability to work across EMEA and travel as required.

Preferred

• Established network within leading MEP consultancies serving the data center industry.
• Experience within hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, or AI data center environments.
• Knowledge of cooling, controls, building automation, fire, security, or broader mission-critical infrastructure solutions.
• Understanding of sustainability, energy efficiency, and operational resilience strategies.

Johnson Controls is a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. Through our Data Centres Solutions (DCS) business, we support hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, and AI-driven data centre customers with integrated infrastructure solutions that enhance reliability, efficiency, scalability, and sustainability. As investment in digital infrastructure accelerates across EMEA, we are strengthening our engagement with the MEP consulting community that influences the design, specification, and delivery of next-generation data centres.