Mechanical Technical Director: Data Centres

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with CIBSE or equivalent institute.
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• We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address [email protected] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
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• Strong career background in the delivery of Mechanical project work across Data Centres and Mission Critical Environments.
• Proven experience of leading DC project work streams in UK & preferably across EMEA.
• Demonstrable client facing and work winning experience.
• Able to demonstrate excellent team leadership and development capability.
• Detailed Knowledge of Mechanical design, engineering practices, techniques and procedures for Data Centres and how it ultimately interfaces with the client.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience in managing project financials.
• Ability to communicate internally and externally through excellent written and verbal skills
• A good financial understanding of projects and the requirements needed to ensure the success of a Project

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