Electrical Technical Director, Data Centre Leader

WSP in the UK & Ireland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in London is hiring an Electrical Technical Director for the Data Centre sector. You will lead a team of engineers, shape technical strategies, and deliver cutting-edge solutions to ensure energy efficiency, reliability, and scalability of critical facilities.

You will collaborate with clients, developers, and contractors, mentor staff, and help grow WSP's brand as the engineer of choice in the data centre field. Based in London, with easy access to amenities.

Qualifications

• Chartership through CIBSE/IET or working towards it.
• Electrical design including power distribution, generation and back-up.
• Strong leadership of electrical engineers and technicians.
• Proven project management with budgets and timelines.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking to align tech with business goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of electrical engineers and technicians.
• Develop client relationships and brand in UK/EMEA.
• Meet budgets and participate in MEP budgeting.
• Drive strategy with senior leadership.
• Forecasting for team and service delivery.
• Oversee performance, pipeline and finances.
• Build relationships with clients, developers and contractors.
• Be the client's main point of contact.

Skills

Electrical design

Leadership

Project management

Strategic vision

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Customer focus

Education

Chartership through CIBSE/IET Engineering Council

Job description

WSP in London is hiring an Electrical Technical Director for the Data Centre sector. You will lead a team of engineers, shape technical strategies, and deliver cutting-edge solutions to ensure energy efficiency, reliability, and scalability of critical facilities.

You will collaborate with clients, developers, and contractors, mentor staff, and help grow WSP's brand as the engineer of choice in the data centre field. Based in London, with easy access to amenities.