Director, Technical Facility Engineering

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking an experienced Director to oversee technical facility engineering across EMEA and APAC. This role focuses on ensuring infrastructure reliability and efficiency, leading a skilled team, and managing cross-functional projects. Candidates should possess a relevant degree, extensive facility engineering experience, and strong management skills. The position requires onsite work in London and offers an opportunity to impact critical operations.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in mission-critical facility engineering.
• Strong management experience in a relevant field.
• Knowledge of UPS, generators, HVAC, and structured cabling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and maintenance of critical infrastructure.
• Manage projects from concept to implementation.
• Oversee compliance with UK and EU regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Vendor management

Education

BEng in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

Job Description

This job is with Warner Bros. Discovery, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the + business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your new role…

We’re looking for a strategic and hands-on Director to lead technical facility engineering across our EMEA and APAC operations. This role ensures the reliability, efficiency, and scalability of infrastructure supporting high-availability environments. You’ll manage cross-functional projects, lead a skilled team, and collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions.

Your role accountabilities…

• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and cabling systems across mission-critical broadcast and data center environments.
• Manage infrastructure projects from concept to completion, including budgeting, scheduling, and vendor selection & coordination.
• Collaborate with IT, broadcast, and facilities teams to align infrastructure with evolving business needs and sustainability goals.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, documentation, operational procedures and compliance with UK and EU regulations.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programmes to ensure 24/7 system uptime.
• Support capital planning and contribute to long-term infrastructure strategy.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.
• Review and approve technical documentation, RFPs, and vendor deliverables.
• Monitor performance metrics and drive continuous improvement in system reliability and operational efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience...

• BEng in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering; or an equivalent combination of skills, training and experience.
• Extensive experience in mission-critical facility engineering, including design, construction, and operations.
• Strong experience in a leadership or management role
• Knowledge of systems such as UPS, generators, HVAC, chillers, and structured cabling
• Experience managing vendors, contracts, and cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar design tools (e.g. Bluebeam)
• Project Management certification would be beneficial (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP)

Onsite Working - This role is advertised as Onsite, meaning all working hours and days (regardless of shift pattern) will be carried out at the place of work. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement, where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, , , , , or belief, marital status, , parenthood, or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

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