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Technical Design Director - Data Centres - Electrical or MEP


Company : Energi People


Location : London, London


Created : 2026-01-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Technical Design Director - Data Centres - Electrical or MEPIf your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.Location: LondonSalary: 75-110k DOEOur client is a globally recognised engineering consultancy, specialising in innovative building services and ICT solutions. With a strong commitment to sustainability, they have been at the forefront of low-carbon advancements for over two decades. Renowned for technical excellence and a collaborative culture, they empower world-class projects while fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.We now seek a fully experienced Electrical Technical Director to be based out of their London office.Role Responsibilities:Team Management and leadership role in the development, design and coordination of engineering project services, including reportingCarries out cost and profit diagnosis on projects including feasibility studies and preparation of project fee proposalsReviews status advised by project personnel and external parties and modifies schedules or plans as required.Develops and specifies applications of controls, instruments, and operating systems for all building engineering services purposesSurveys tests and reports on existing electrical/mechanical installationsFiscal and commercial management of projects to ensure they return the target marginLeadership and hands on delivery of monitoring of construction and installation on projectsLiaising with existing clients to establish long term relationships and future upcoming projectsLiaising with future client prospects and general business development.Specifies activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing confirm to functional specifications and customer requirementsRepresents Company at technical meetings with customers, professional teams and contractors teamsCarries out engineering calculations to ensure drawings meet required robust industry and legal standardsSupport clients in tender and procurement of MEP contractors and MEP equipment.Leads on the coordination of engineering services, incl. delivery of concept and details designsEnsures risk and performance monitoring analysisMentoring and development of younger members of the engineering teamProduction of technical white papers to promote the technical capabilities of the CompanySurveys and due diligence reports of existing data centresPresenting technical papers at industry events where the opportunity arisesSupport the delivery of projects in accordance with the expectations of the Company's Project Delivery Process from a Project Management, Financial Management, QA/QC and Technical Review perspective.Role Requirements:BSc/BEng in appropriate engineering discipline/BEng General Building Services or have sufficient equivalent experienceMCIBSE/MIEE or HND/HNC + appropriate experience or equivalentChartered Engineer statusSignificant experience of specification design for a range of building typesExperience of having managed projects abroad (desirable)Sound knowledge & working application of key health and safety issues and legislationAppreciation & working knowledge of contract and business lawAbility to use IT based calculation and spreadsheet softwareGood understanding of BS standards/ UK regulations/codesExperience and understanding of invoicing and credit controlStrong Leadership & mentoring skillsBackground in consulting or construction preferred. xjdpvnf Good understanding of international working and business operations of a global consultancy.