Technical Director - Electrical Engineering

Bryden Wood; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-Day Fortnight

Professional Membership

Private Healthcare

Career Progression

Pension Scheme

Personal Accident Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Cycle to Work

EV Scheme with Octopus

Bike storage & showers

CPD opportunities

Social events

Job summary

Bryden Wood is seeking a Technical Director – Electrical Engineering to lead data centre electrical design from our London base. You will guide the design team, collaborate with architects and clients, and ensure excellence across project stages on large-scale, multidisciplinary data centre projects.

The role requires a Chartered electrical engineer with 10+ years' data centre delivery, a track record of leading teams, and strong client engagement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is required.
• Chartered Engineer status is required or clearly stated as expected.
• Minimum 10 years delivering data centre projects from a design perspective.
• Deep knowledge of data centre typologies and emerging technologies.
• Ability to support strategic team growth and business development.

Responsibilities

• Act as the electrical design lead for key parts of the data centre portfolio.
• Lead and mentor the electrical design team across multiple locations.
• Collaborate with Architecture, Structures, Civils and Sustainability and clients.
• Deliver designs at all project stages with technical excellence.
• Ensure productivity, oversee engineers and technicians, assign tasks.
• Contribute to board reporting and business development strategies.
• Manage coordination, QA/QC procedures and risk management.
• Communicate effectively across all business levels.

Skills

Data centre leadership

Electrical distribution

Team leadership

Client engagement

Project delivery

Data centre clients

Technical leadership

Market trends

Board reporting

QA/QC & risk

Mentoring

Cross-disciplinary communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Chartered engineer

Job description

At Bryden Wood we are on a mission to accelerate decarbonisation, deploy new technologies and integrate design and delivery for critical infrastructure. We are inventive thinkers, designers, engineers, and technical experts who combine creativity with deep expertise. By integrating innovation and experience, we tackle complex challenges with the goal of shaping a better world for everyone.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a talented and experienced Technical Director – Electrical Engineering to join our expanding data centre design team in London. We are looking for a professional with diverse data centre design experience to contribute to our dynamic, international global strategy and design consultancy.

As we continue to experience rapid growth, particularly in the data centre sector, we are excited to invite a passionate individual to help us shape large-scale, multidisciplinary data centre projects.

These projects are driven by the core values of integration, optimisation, and standardisation.

As part of our team, you will collaborate closely with architects, engineers, and clients to develop innovative and complex designs. Your experience and expertise will play a pivotal role in driving project success through direct client engagement, fostering collaboration, and delivering efficient, high-quality solutions.

THE ROLE

You will be the electrical design lead for key parts of our data centre project portfolio, working closely with all the other discipline leadership and design disciplines including Architecture, Structures, Civils and Sustainability and clients to deliver innovative designs.

• You will be a recognised leader in data centre electrical design ideally across multiple international locations.
• Be familiar with typical electrical distribution typologies.
• Have a track record in running an electrical design team in a design consultancy.
• Have extensive experience of working with data centre end users and/or general contractors delivering these projects.
• Have a track record in delivering project designs at all project stages.
• Have extensive experience of working with data centre sector clients.
• Have operated as an electrical lead and be able to demonstrate previous experience of ensuring technical excellence, productivity and oversight of engineers and technicians, assigning tasks, providing technical guidance, and ensuring team cohesion toward project goals.
• Be able to demonstrate a strong understanding the data centre sector and understand market trends.
• Be able to contribute to Board reporting and business development strategies.
• Manage project coordination, QA/QC procedures, and risk management.
• Mentor and inspire our design engineers across all levels.
• Effectively communicate across all business levels.

WHAT WE NEED

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent and Chartered.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience with previous experience of delivering Data Centre projects from a design perspective.
• Deep knowledge of data centre typologies including current and emerging technologies.
• Someone who can assist with strategic team growth and contribute to wider business development strategies.
• Well organised/disciplined.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A proactive and enthusiastic approch.
• A dynamic approach to problem solving.
• Willingness to learn in a dynamic environment.

WHY JOIN US?

Our benefits package is designed to be the best in the sector.

At Bryden Wood, we offer a range company perks*incluIing:

• 9-Day Fortnight: Enjoy one extra day off every other week - completely free, no extra hours required, and no change to your salary!
• Paid Professional Membership: We’ve got your memberships covered.
• Private Healthcare: Fully funded by us.
• Career Progression: Regular performance reviews to support your growth.
• Pension Scheme: We match contributions up to 5%.
• Personal Accident Insurance: Financial protection in case of injury.
• Insured Group Life Scheme: Security for your loved ones.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Stay active and save on commuting.
• EV Scheme with Octopus: Go green with electric vehicle benefits.
• Facilities: Safe bike storage and showers.
• Learning Opportunities: Regular CPDs to keep you sharp.
• Fun & Social Events: Office lunches, outings, and monthly socials to keep things lively.

*Benefits vary dependent upon geographical location – these will be discussed at interview