Director, Technical Facility Engineering (London)

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Were 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. Youll manage cross-functional projects, lead a skilled team, and collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions.
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.
Monitor performance metrics and drive continuous improvement in system reliability and operational efficiency.
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 with AutoCAD or similar design tools (e.g. 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. If youre a qualified candidate with a and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
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Location:
London
Job Type:
FullTime

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