Technical Director – Data Centres & Mission Critical (Electrical)

WSP in the Middle East; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a Technical Director for Data Centres & Mission Critical (Electrical) to lead electrical design for hyperscale and mission critical facilities across the Middle East. You will guide multidisciplinary Building Services teams, drive design quality, and advise clients on infrastructure strategies.

With 18+ years in Building Services and a strong ME track record, you will mentor engineers, grow client relationships, and contribute to WSP's strategic direction in

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary design teams within a consultancy environment.
• Extensive Middle East experience with understanding of regional client requirements and approvals.
• 18+ years’ experience in Building Services Engineering, with data centre/missions critical delivery.
• Deep technical expertise in mission critical electrical systems: HV/LV, UPS, standby generation, resilience, critical power.
• Experience delivering hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, and mission critical projects.
• Strong track record of developing client relationships and winning work.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or equivalent accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design of hyperscale, colocation, and mission critical facilities.
• Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary Building Services design teams.
• Drive design quality, innovation, and technical excellence throughout project delivery.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients on mission critical infrastructure strategies.
• Support business development, client engagement, and major project pursuits.
• Mentor and develop engineers across the Building Services team.
• Contribute to the growth and strategic direction of WSP's Data Centres & Mission Critical practice.

Skills

Leadership

Technical leadership

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Business development

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

As our Data Centres & Mission Critical sector continues to grow across the Middle East, we are looking to appoint a Technical Director – Data Centres & Mission Critical (Electrical) to join our Building Services team.

This is a leadership opportunity for an experienced mission critical design professional to help grow and strengthen our Data Centres offering across the UAE and KSA. Working closely with regional leadership and multidisciplinary teams, you will provide technical direction on complex data centre projects, champion design excellence, and support the continued growth of our Mission Critical practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design of hyperscale, colocation, and mission critical facilities.
• Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary Building Services design teams.
• Drive design quality, innovation, and technical excellence throughout project delivery.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients on mission critical infrastructure strategies.
• Support business development, client engagement, and major project pursuits.
• Mentor and develop engineers across the Building Services team.
• Contribute to the growth and strategic direction of WSP's Data Centres & Mission Critical practice.

Qualifications

• A Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary design teams within a consultancy environment.
• Extensive Middle East experience, with a strong understanding of regional client requirements, authority approvals, and project delivery frameworks.
• 18+ years' experience in Building Services Engineering, with significant experience leading the design and delivery of Data Centre and Mission Critical projects.
• Deep technical expertise in mission critical electrical systems, including HV/LV distribution, UPS systems, standby generation, resilience strategies, and critical power infrastructure.
• Experience delivering projects for hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, and mission critical clients.
• A strong track record of developing client relationships, winning work, and supporting business growth.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or equivalent professional accreditation.