Engineering Director

Engineering Director – Data Centre Operations HVAC & Critical M&E services We’re partnering with a market-leading organisation at the forefront of AI and advanced computing infrastructure, delivering next-generation data centre environments designed for hyperscale performance. This is a critical leadership role for an experienced Engineering Director to drive operational excellence across multiple, mission-critical facilities. The Role: As Engineering Director , you will operate as the senior technical authority across all data centre operations, with full accountability for the performance, resilience, and efficiency of critical infrastructure.

Supporting senior leadership, you’ll play a central role in shaping operational strategy, ensuring scalability, and embedding best-in-class standards across a growing portfolio of facilities. You will lead multidisciplinary teams and oversee outsourced facilities management partners, ensuring seamless 24/7/365 operations in environments where uptime is non-negotiable. Key Responsibilities: • Provide strategic and operational leadership across Data Centre Operations and Integrated Facilities Management • Act as the technical escalation point for all mechanical and electrical infrastructure issues • Ensure 100% service availability, resilience, and operational continuity across all sites • Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing engineering and operations teams • Drive a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement • Own and manage CAPEX and OPEX budgets, including lifecycle planning and cost optimisation • Oversee and manage performance of outsourced facilities providers against SLAs and KPIs • Develop and implement robust reporting frameworks to track asset health and operational performance • Lead incident management and business continuity planning, acting as senior escalation point for critical events • Collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Construction, Customer, Compliance, QHSE, and Security teams • Ensure full compliance with regulatory, safety, and internal governance standards • Support growth strategy, including new site mobilisation and seamless operational handover What We’re Looking For • Chartered Engineer (or equivalent qualification/experience in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering) • Extensive experience in data centres, hyperscale environments, or other mission-critical infrastructure (e.g. pharma, semiconductor, critical manufacturing) • Proven track record of operating at a senior leadership level, managing multi-site operations • Deep technical expertise across power, cooling, UPS, generators, BMS, and critical systems • Strong experience managing outsourced FM providers and complex vendor ecosystems • Demonstrated ownership of P&L, budget management, and cost optimisation strategies • Experience working with enterprise, FTSE 250, Fortune 500, or hyperscale clients • Strong understanding of risk management, compliance, and audit frameworks • Proven ability to lead through high-pressure incidents and operational challenges • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at executive level • Strategic mindset with the ability to scale operations in line with rapid business growth Salary & Package • £120,000 – £140,000 base salary (DOE) • Performance-related bonus scheme 15% • Car allowance / EV scheme • Private medical (including dental & optical) • Enhanced pension scheme • 25 days holiday + bank holidays • Life assurance & income protection • Enhanced parental leave • Employee wellbeing and mental health support • Additional lifestyle and flexible benefits Why Apply? • Play a key role in shaping the future of AI-driven infrastructure • Operate at a senior leadership level with real strategic influence • Join a high-growth, innovation-led environment • Work on complex, large-scale, mission-critical facilities