Electrical Technical Director

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ZipRecruiter is seeking an experienced Electrical Technical Director to lead the electrical design function for a dynamic consultancy specializing in data centre design. You'll shape the technical direction of projects, ensuring world-class solutions for mission-critical facilities and mentoring junior engineers within a forward-thinking culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years in electrical design, especially in data centre environments.
• Proven experience in delivering complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of relevant standards (Uptime Institute, EN, IEC, ASHRAE).

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design function for data centre projects.
• Develop design standards and maintain QA processes.
• Mentor and support junior engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client Relations

Technical Oversight

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status (CEng)

Job description

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Electrical Technical Director to lead the electrical design function for a dynamic and fast-growing consultancy specialising in data centre design. This is a pivotal leadership role, where you will be responsible for shaping the technical direction of projects, leading high-performance teams, and ensuring the delivery of world-class electrical design solutions for mission-critical facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and technical oversight on all electrical design aspects of data centre projects across EMEA and beyond.
• Act as the lead technical authority for electrical engineering within the business.
• Develop and maintain design standards, QA processes, and innovation initiatives to ensure technical excellence and consistency.
• Collaborate closely with clients, internal stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams to define project scopes, objectives, and deliverables.
• Review and sign off on designs, reports, and specifications to ensure compliance with local and international standards.
• Mentor and support the development of junior and mid-level engineers within the electrical design team.
• Represent the consultancy at client meetings, industry events, and technical workshops.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and trends within the data centre and mission-critical infrastructure sector.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline; Chartered Engineer status (CEng) strongly .
• 10+ years of experience in electrical design, with significant exposure to data centre or mission-critical environments.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale, complex projects from concept through to completion.
• Strong knowledge of relevant standards (e.g., Uptime Institute, EN, IEC, ASHRAE, etc.).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client-facing skills.
• Experience managing and mentoring technical teams in a consultancy or engineering firm.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead high-profile, cutting-edge projects within the booming data centre sector.
• Collaborative and forward-thinking company culture.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working arrangements- Hybrid working
• Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities.