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About the Role

The role of an Electrical 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.

Responsibilities

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.
Understand the need to provide excellent client care & the opportunities to develop additional business for the team.
Develop client relationship to promote new commissions.

Requirements

Either has Chartership through CIBSE/IET Engineering Council or open to working towards this.
Electrical Design Engineering Expertise: A profound understanding of electrical systems, including power distribution, power generation and critical backup systems and power and energy management systems, is crucial.
Innovative Problem-Solving: The ability to develop and implement innovative solutions to complex electrical challenges is essential.
Leadership and Team Management: Leadership skills are necessary to guide and inspire a team of electrical engineers and technicians.
Strategic Vision: The role requires a forward-thinking approach to anticipate industry trends and challenges.
Project Management: Proficiency in project management is essential to oversee the planning, execution, and completion of electrical engineering projects.
Communication Skills: Ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and present ideas to senior management.
Adaptability: The DC sector is rapidly evolving, and an Electrical Technical Director must be adaptable to new technologies, industry standards, and changing business needs.
Customer Focus: Understanding and addressing the needs of clients and end-users is critical.

Skills

Electrical Design Engineering Expertise
Innovative Problem-Solving
Leadership and Team Management
Strategic Vision
Project Management
Communication Skills
Adaptability
Customer Focus

Location

London

Work Type

Hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week
part-time and flexible working arrangements

Experience Level

experienced

Education Level

Chartership through CIBSE/IET Engineering Council or open to working towards this

Benefits

Work-life balance
Hybrid working policy
Inclusivity & Belonging
Health & Wellbeing
Virtual GP service
Gymflex scheme
Comprehensive menopause support package
Flex your time
WSP My Hour
Option to purchase additional leave
Ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you
Development and training
Chartership support

About the Company

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.
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms.
Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion.
With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

Equal Opportunity

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences.
We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society.
We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.
As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.