Technical Director (Electrical)

Black & White Engineering Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development

Accredited professional courses

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Black & White Engineering is seeking a Technical Director (Electrical) to lead high‑level electrical engineering programmes and shape technical standards across international projects. You will guide complex designs, mentor senior engineers, and act as a trusted advisor to clients and leadership.

Based in the UK with global project exposure, the role focuses on strategic technical influence, driving excellence, and developing talent within a growing international team.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of technical leadership in electrical engineering.
• Expertise in critical power infrastructure and electrical systems."
• Strong client engagement and stakeholder management capability.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across major electrical engineering projects.
• Review and assure complex engineering designs.
• Support strategic project pursuits and client engagements.
• Drive continuous improvement and technical excellence initiatives.
• Mentor senior engineers and technical leaders.
• Support business growth through technical expertise.
• Represent the business within the wider industry.
• Proven track record of technical leadership.
• Expertise in critical power infrastructure and electrical systems.
• Strong client engagement and stakeholder management capability.

Skills

Technical leadership

Client engagement

Stakeholder management

Electrical systems

Job description

As a Technical Director (Electrical) at Black & White Engineering, you will occupy one of the most influential engineering positions within the business. This role combines high-level technical leadership with strategic influence, enabling you to shape engineering excellence across major international projects and a growing global team.

You will be responsible for guiding technical standards, supporting major opportunities, providing assurance on complex designs and acting as a trusted advisor to clients and colleagues alike. This is an opportunity to leave a lasting impact on both project outcomes and the future direction of the business.

What’s in It For You

Strategic Technical Influence – Shape engineering standards, methodologies and delivery excellence.

Industry-Leading Projects – Support some of the world’s most complex mission-critical developments.

Business Impact – Influence technical direction across multiple regions and disciplines.

Thought Leadership – Establish yourself as a recognised authority within the industry.

People Development – Develop senior engineering talent and strengthen organisational capability.

Global Collaboration – Work closely with experts across an international business.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide technical leadership across major electrical engineering projects.
• Review and assure complex engineering designs.
• Support strategic project pursuits and client engagements.
• Drive continuous improvement and technical excellence initiatives.
• Mentor senior engineers and technical leaders.
• Support business growth through technical expertise.
• Represent the business within the wider industry.
• Proven track record of technical leadership.
• Expertise in critical power infrastructure and electrical systems.
• Strong client engagement and stakeholder management capability.
• Ability to influence engineering teams and strategic decisions.

Learning & Development

You will be joining a community that focuses on learning and development through regular lunch and learn sessions and investment in accredited professional courses or educational programmes. You can set the pace for your professional development, and whatever path you choose, you will receive relevant support.

Company Overview

Black & White Engineering is a multi-award-winning engineering consultancy with offices across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

We are a leading provider of engineering design services for the data centre sector, delivering expertise across Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Civil and Structural, Power Systems, Sustainability, BIM, Design Management and wider specialist infrastructure disciplines.

Our teams support projects across all areas of the construction industry, offering practical, efficient design solutions that prioritise real-world installation, maintenance and operational performance.

As one of the fastest-growing consultancies in our industry, we offer genuine opportunities for progression. Many of our engineers have developed into leadership roles as the business has expanded. Joining Black & White Engineering means making a meaningful impact with clients and colleagues while receiving the recognition you deserve.