Job Title: Divisional Director – MEP (Hyperscale Data Centres)
Location: London (office-based with flexibility)
Sector: Built Environment / Mission Critical

The Opportunity

Our client, a globally recognised engineering and professional services consultancy, is seeking an exceptional Divisional Director to lead and expand its MEP capability within the hyperscale data centre sector.

This appointment represents a critical leadership hire, offering the opportunity to shape strategy, drive commercial performance, and influence the delivery of some of the most complex and high-profile mission critical projects in the market.

The Role

Reporting at a senior level within the business, the successful candidate will assume full accountability for the leadership, performance, and growth of a multidisciplinary MEP division.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Defining and executing a clear growth strategy within the hyperscale data centre market

• Leading and developing a high-performing, geographically diverse MEP team

• Acting as a trusted advisor to key clients, developers, and stakeholders

• Overseeing the successful delivery of complex, large-scale mission critical projects

• Driving technical excellence, innovation, and best-in-class design standards

• Taking full ownership of divisional P&L, resource planning, and operational performance

• Leading major bids, strategic pursuits, and client engagement activities

The Individual

Candidates will bring a proven track record of senior leadership within an engineering consultancy or similar environment, with demonstrable experience in delivering hyperscale data centre projects.

You will be:

• A strategic and commercially astute leader with strong business acumen

• Technically credible across mechanical, electrical, and public health disciplines

• Experienced in managing large teams and complex project portfolios

• Highly accomplished in client engagement and stakeholder management

• Degree-qualified in Engineering (or a related discipline), with Chartered status preferred

The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to take on a pivotal leadership role within a market-leading organisation, at a time of significant growth in the global data centre sector.

The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future direction of the business, influencing major client relationships, and delivering industry-leading projects at scale.

Next Steps

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please get in touch.

All enquiries will be handled with the utmost discretion.