Director, Technical Facility Engineering

Job Description

We're looking for a strategic and hands-on Director to lead technical facility engineering across our EMEA and APAC operations. This role ensures the reliability, efficiency, and scalability of infrastructure supporting high-availability environments. You'll manage cross-functional projects, lead a skilled team, and collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions.
Your role accountabilities…
• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and cabling systems across mission-critical broadcast and data center environments.
• Manage infrastructure projects from concept to completion, including budgeting, scheduling, and vendor selection & coordination.
• Collaborate with IT, broadcast, and facilities teams to align infrastructure with evolving business needs and sustainability goals.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, documentation, operational procedures and compliance with UK and EU regulations.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programmes to ensure 24/7 system uptime.
• Support capital planning and contribute to long-term infrastructure strategy.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.
• Review and approve technical documentation, RFPs, and vendor deliverables.
• Monitor performance metrics and drive continuous improvement in system reliability and operational efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience...
• BEng in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering; or an equivalent combination of skills, training and experience.
• Extensive experience in mission-critical facility engineering, including design, construction, and operations.
• Strong experience in a leadership or management role
• Knowledge of systems such as UPS, generators, HVAC, chillers, and structured cabling
• Experience managing vendors, contracts, and cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent preferred
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar design tools (e.g. Bl/uebeam)
• Project Management certification would be beneficial (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP)
Onsite Working - This role is advertised as Onsite, meaning all working hours and days (regardless of shift pattern) will be carried out at the place of work. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement, where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-744638-216-73-216-0-42 in your application.