Data Centre Technical Lead

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  • Dubai
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Data Centre Technical Lead to provide senior-level technical leadership across the design and delivery of complex, mission-critical data centre projects. This role requires a deep understanding of mechanical and/or electrical engineering systems, strong design leadership, and the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-performance, resilient, and efficient data centre solutions.You will act as the technical authority across multiple projects, ensuring excellence in engineering, coordination, stakeholder management, and innovation.Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and oversee the full technical design process for Enterprise, Colocation, and Hyperscale data centres.
  • Define and validate engineering strategies for power, cooling, redundancy, resilience, and system integration.
  • Ensure all designs adhere to Tier III/IV or equivalent classification requirements.
  • Provide technical reviews, sign-off engineering deliverables, and guide the development of specifications, calculations, and detailed design packages.
  • Manage multidisciplinary teams through concept, preliminary, and detailed design stages.
  • Oversee tender documentation, contractor design reviews, and technical compliance.
  • Support commissioning, FAT/SAT activities, and integrated systems testing to ensure performance and reliability.
  • Ensure design standards are met across safety, risk mitigation, efficiency, and sustainability.
  • Act as the primary technical point of contact throughout all project phases.
  • Translate client requirements into clear engineering strategies and technical solutions.
  • Prepare and present reports, technical notes, assessments, and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
  • Promote best practice in sustainable, low-carbon, and high-efficiency data centre design.
  • Drive innovation in cooling technologies, digital design workflows, and modular engineering approaches.
  • Ensure consistent engineering quality across deliverables and support internal standards development.
  • Provide mentorship and technical direction to junior and intermediate engineers.
  • Contribute to knowledge sharing, staff development, and internal technical excellence initiatives.
  • Support business development through technical input into bids, proposals, and strategic pursuits.
Skills & Experience Required
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in data centre engineering and design.
  • Strong technical background in mechanical or electrical building services for mission-critical environments.
  • Expertise in resilience design, power distribution, cooling strategies, and system redundancy.
  • Familiarity with Uptime Institute Tier Standards, ASHRAE guidelines, and global best practices.
  • Experience managing complex projects and leading cross-disciplinary teams.
  • Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent).
  • Chartered Engineer status (CEng, PE, or equivalent) preferred.
  • Experience working in a consultancy setting.
  • Knowledge of digital engineering tools (BIM, modelling software, etc.).
  • Understanding of sustainability frameworks and low-carbon design principles.
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