Electrical Technical Director, Data Centres - Lead & Innovate

WSP in the UK & Ireland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Flexible working environment

Competitive salary

Job summary

A leading engineering and design firm is seeking an experienced Electrical Technical Director to join their team. Located in Edinburgh, this role focuses on the Data Centre sector and includes managing a team of engineers, developing client relationships, and driving strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate should possess strong electrical engineering expertise and leadership skills, ensuring optimized and secure data centre operations. With numerous exciting projects on the horizon, this position offers a remarkable opportunity to impact the industry positively.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in power distribution and backup systems.
• Must have innovative problem-solving skills for electrical challenges.
• Leadership skills to guide a team of engineers required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day team operations and develop team spirit and cooperation.
• Develop client relationships and meet budgets consistently.
• Lead strategic initiatives and share technical skills globally.

Skills

Electrical Design Engineering Expertise

Innovative Problem-Solving

Leadership and Team Management

Strategic Vision

Project Management

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Customer Focus

Education

Chartered Engineer status through CIBSE/IET Engineering Council or working towards it

Job description

A leading engineering and design firm is seeking an experienced Electrical Technical Director to join their team. Located in Edinburgh, this role focuses on the Data Centre sector and includes managing a team of engineers, developing client relationships, and driving strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate should possess strong electrical engineering expertise and leadership skills, ensuring optimized and secure data centre operations. With numerous exciting projects on the horizon, this position offers a remarkable opportunity to impact the industry positively.