Technical Director Mechanical Engineer - Data Centres (Building Services)

WSP; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in London is seeking an experienced Mechanical Technical Director for its Data Centre sector. This role involves leading innovative mechanical solutions, managing a team, and driving strategic initiatives. Candidates should possess deep expertise in HVAC systems and a proven ability to foster client relationships. The position offers hybrid work options and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Work-life balance with hybrid working

Health & Wellbeing support

Support for training and Chartership

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of HVAC, cooling, fuel systems, controls, and energy management for data centre infrastructure.
• Ability to develop and implement innovative solutions to complex mechanical challenges.
• Experience overseeing timelines, budgets, and quality across mechanical projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead technically challenging projects for data centre operations.
• Develop client relationships and enhance brand within UK and EMEA.
• Oversee team performance including work pipeline and operational management.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering Expertise

Innovative Problem-Solving

Leadership and Team Management

Strategic Vision

Project Management

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Customer Focus

Education

Chartership through CIBSE/IET/IMechE Engineering Council

Job description

Overview

WSP offers the chance to contribute to landmark projects at scale, work with leading minds, and shape a career with opportunities across the UK and EMEA. The role is for an experienced Mechanical Technical Director in the London office, focusing on the Data Centre sector within the Mission Critical Facilities team. The successful candidate will lead technically challenging projects for hyperscale, colocation providers, end users, and enterprise clients.

A little more about your role: as a Mechanical Technical Director in the Data Centre sector, you will design and implement cutting-edge solutions to ensure the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of data centre operations. You will lead a team of engineers, drive strategic initiatives, collaborate with industry leaders, optimise energy consumption, enhance security protocols, and integrate emerging technologies. This role offers the opportunity to build a robust professional network and drive transformative change in a dynamic industry.

Responsibilities

• Be an integral part of the team''s day-to-day management, vision, values and leadership. Develop team spirit and cooperation.
• Develop client relationships and brand within the UK and EMEA.
• Meet monthly and annual budgets at a team level; support with MEP budget planning and seek ways to improve performance.
• Work with the director and senior leadership to develop and implement strategic initiatives in the team and across the wider business.
• Share knowledge and technical skills with colleagues from around the globe.
• Drive profitable and sustainable work-winning and maintain up-to-date forecasting for the team and input to the wider MEP service delivery.
• Oversee team performance including work pipeline, finance, and operational management.
• Collaborate with clients, developers, contractors and architects to secure WSP''s position as the engineer of choice and be the client''s key point of contact.
• Contribute to day-to-day management, uphold team values, develop team spirit and cooperation.
• Provide excellent client care and explore opportunities to develop additional business for the team.
• Develop client relationships to promote new commissions.
• Collaborate with the Building Services team in London (mechanical, electrical, public health, ICT, Controls, E&S, Smart) and contribute to a culture of excellence and integrity.

Your Team

• You will work closely with likeminded individuals on exciting and challenging projects.
• London Building Services team comprises over 100 mechanical, electrical, and public health engineers and related specialists.
• We focus on attracting, developing, engaging and retaining top professionals and uphold high ethical standards and professionalism.
• We value integrity, respect, diversity and support for colleagues, with a focus on career development and fresh perspectives.
• Role based in our Chancery Lane office with convenient commuting options.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

A Mechanical Technical Director in the Data Centre sector should show a blend of technical prowess, leadership, and strategic thinking. Key attributes include:

• Chartership through CIBSE/IET/IMechE Engineering Council, or willingness to work toward it.
• Mechanical Engineering Expertise: Deep knowledge of HVAC, cooling, fuel systems, controls, and energy management for data centre infrastructure.
• Innovative Problem-Solving: Ability to develop and implement innovative solutions to complex mechanical challenges, improving cooling efficiency and reducing operating costs.
• Leadership and Team Management: Ability to guide and mentor engineers and technicians, foster collaboration, and manage resources effectively.
• Strategic Vision: Forward-thinking planning to align mechanical initiatives with business goals and industry trends.
• Project Management: Experience overseeing timelines, budgets, and quality across mechanical projects.
• Communication Skills: Ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and senior management; effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to evolving technologies and changing business needs.
• Customer Focus: Prioritise client satisfaction and ensure mechanical systems meet or exceed expectations.

These attributes enable a Mechanical Technical Director to drive innovation in data centre operations, ensuring efficiency, security and scalability.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are one of the world''s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to local communities and empowered by international expertise.

What''s in it for you?

• Work-life balance
  We offer hybrid working with two days at home and opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging
  We encourage applicants from varied backgrounds and promote authentic representation. Employee resource groups support a culture of inclusivity.
• Health & Wellbeing
  Thrive programme, Virtual GP access, workplace adjustments, Gymflex benefits, and menopause support.
• Flex your time
  WSP My Hour, flexible working, leave options, and bank holiday usage.
• Your development
  Support for training, mentoring and Chartership to aid growth.

#WeAreWSP

We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or belief. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and will provide workplace adjustments on request.