Electrical Technical Director — Data Centres (London)

WSP Global Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is recruiting an Electrical Technical Director in London to lead design, delivery and innovation across data centre projects. You will manage a team of electrical engineers, coordinate with clients and designers, and drive reliability, energy efficiency and scalability.

This role demands chartership or progression, strong leadership, strategic vision and superb communication. Based in London, you will shape critical facilities with cutting-edge technology and help secure WSP’s position as

Qualifications

• Chartered engineer through CIBSE/IET or working towards it.
• Electrical design engineering expertise including power distribution and backup systems.
• Innovative problem solving and critical thinking.
• Leadership and team management.
• Strategic vision for data centre technology.
• Project management: budgets, schedules.
• Strong communication with stakeholders.
• Adaptability to fast-changing tech.
• Customer focus and client liaison.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of the electrical team.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts and project delivery.
• Develop client relationships and promote WSP capabilities.
• Collaborate with directors and senior leaders.
• Mentor engineers and share knowledge.
• Ensure energy efficiency and reliability in DC systems.
• Represent the client as a key point of contact.
• Drive profitable and sustainable work‑winning.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across UK/EMEA.

Skills

Electrical design

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Job description

WSP is recruiting an Electrical Technical Director in London to lead design, delivery and innovation across data centre projects. You will manage a team of electrical engineers, coordinate with clients and designers, and drive reliability, energy efficiency and scalability.

This role demands chartership or progression, strong leadership, strategic vision and superb communication. Based in London, you will shape critical facilities with cutting-edge technology and help secure WSP’s position as