Data Centre Tech Director: Lead Growth & Delivery

WSP in Asia

Singapore

On-site

SGD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

WSP Asia Singapore seeks a data centre design lead to spearhead development and growth of data centre business in Singapore and SE Asia. You will provide direction on technical authority, governance, and delivery excellence for data centre projects, covering feasibility studies, site assessments, multi-disciplinary design, commissioning, and operational readiness.

This role requires leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets/risks, ensuring quality, and mentoring juniors while driving

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field; professional registration preferred.
Significant experience leading data center design/engineering projects; delivery leadership on large/complex mission critical projects.
Strong capability in MEP power and cooling strategies, controls/BMS/EPMS, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery for a global data center customer account (feasibility, site selection, detailed design, commissioning).
Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams (MEP, civil/structural, architectural, fire, sustainability, digital engineering).
Develop high-performance, energy-efficient technical solutions and ensure scope, schedule, budget, and risk are managed.
Drive digital delivery (BIM/Revit/Navisworks), DFMA/modular delivery where feasible.
Mentor team members and develop succession plans; track KPIs and deliver client satisfaction.