Technical Director Mechanical Engineer - Data Centres; Building Services

Overview

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

WSP has an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Technical Director
, in our London office, focusing on the Data Centre sector with our Mission Critical Facilities team
. You will have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and technically challenging projects within this fast-paced sector. WSP is currently involved in numerous projects, working with Hyperscale, Colocation Providers, End Users and Enterprise clients, both within the UK and across EMEA. A link to learn more about our Mission Critical business:

Your Role

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This is a pivotal and rewarding leadership role combining technical excellence with strategic direction in the Data Centres (DC) sector. As a Technical Director, you will lead design and implementation of cutting-edge solutions to ensure efficiency, reliability, and scalability of data centre operations. You will lead a team of engineers, drive strategic initiatives, and collaborate with industry leaders to shape the future of data centre technology.

Your expertise will optimise energy consumption, enhance security protocols, and ensure seamless integration of emerging technologies. The role also offers opportunities to build a robust professional network and drive transformative change.

• 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 MEP budget planning and continuously look for 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.
• Work with clients, developers, contractors and architects to build relationships and secure WSP’s position as the engineer of choice in the industry.
• Be the client’s key point of contact.
• Develop team spirit and cooperation while ensuring excellent client care and opportunities to develop additional business.
• Develop client relationships to promote new commissions.

• You will work closely with likeminded individuals on exciting and challenging projects.
• The Building Services team in the Northern Region (Split across Manchester, Leeds, Edinburgh and Glasgow) consists of more than 50 mechanical, electrical, and public health engineers.
• We attract, develop, engage and retain the best professionals in our fields of expertise and uphold high ethical standards.
• We are committed to integrity, respect, diversity and inclusion in our work.
• We care about individuals and their progress and offer fulfilling career development for our professionals.

• A Mechanical Technical Director with Chartership through CIBSE/IET/IMechE Engineering Council or open to working towards it.
• Mechanical Engineering Expertise: strong understanding of HVAC, cooling systems, fuel systems, controls, and energy management for data centre infrastructure.
• Innovative Problem-Solving: ability to develop and implement innovative solutions to complex mechanical challenges, optimise cooling systems for energy efficiency and cost reduction.
• Leadership and Team Management: ability to guide and mentor a team of mechanical engineers and technicians.
• Strategic Vision: forward-thinking to anticipate industry trends and align initiatives with business goals.
• Project Management: manage timelines, budgets, and quality across projects.
• Communication:…