Technical Director Mechanical Engineer - Data Centres; Building Services

Technical Director Mechanical Engineer - Data Centres (Building Services) Job Description

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 have 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 are currently involved in numerous projects, working with Hyperscale, Colocation Providers, End Users and Enterprise clients, both within the UK and across EMEA.

The role of a Mechanical Technical Director in the Data Centres (DC) sector is a pivotal and highly rewarding position that combines leadership, innovation, and technical expertise. As a Technical Director, you will be at the forefront of designing and implementing cutting‑edge solutions that ensure the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of data centre operations. This role offers the unique opportunity to lead a team of skilled engineers, drive strategic initiatives, and collaborate with industry leaders to shape the future of data centre technology.

Your expertise will be instrumental in optimising energy consumption, enhancing security protocols, and ensuring seamless integration of emerging technologies. Additionally, the role offers the chance to build a robust professional network, opening doors to new opportunities and collaborations. If you are passionate about making a significant impact in a dynamic and rapidly evolving industry, the role of Mechanical Technical Director in the DC sector is the perfect platform to showcase your talents and drive transformative change.

• Be an integral part of the team’s day‑to‑day management, vision, values and leadership. Develop team spirit and co‑operation.
• Develop our client relationships and brand within the UK and EMEA.
• Consistently meet monthly and annual budgets at a team level, support with 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.
• Become part of the wider WSP business by sharing 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.
• Being the client’s key point of contact.
• Be a part of the team’s day‑to‑day management, vision, values and leadership and develop team spirit and co‑operation.
• Understand the need to provide excellent client care & the opportunities to develop additional business for the team.
• Develop client relationship to promote new commissions.

• Our Building Services team in London consists of more than a 100 mechanical, electrical, and public health engineers including our ICT, Controls, E&S and Smart Team members.
• We make extraordinary efforts to attract, develop, engage and retain the best professionals in our fields of expertise because this is what makes us great.
• We put the highest ethical standards at the centre of all we do, and professionalism is inherent in our offering.
• We are humble and act with moral and intellectual integrity, keep our word, treat everyone with respect, support our colleagues, and embrace diversity.
• We care about individuals and their progress and offer the most fulfilling career development for our professionals. We promote our young recruits because we believe fresh perspectives bring great ideas…