Director, Electrical Engineering, London

Position DescriptionVantage is looking for a Director, Electrical Engineering, EMEA, to lead design and engineering within the construction process and engage in all technical aspects of development. The role requires leading a team of highly skilled electrical engineers and technical leads focused on data center critical infrastructure systems.Key responsibilities include high‑level schematic system design, specification development, submittal review, design document review, oversight of installation, participation in commissioning and transition to operations, acting as a single point of contact for the organization, and ownership of design output.Additional duties encompass career development, recruitment and onboarding of new team members, and maintaining electrical engineering standards across the EMEA region.The Director will serve as the primary liaison with other departments (Sales, Customer Solutions, Design Management, Development, Finance, Legal, HR, Innovation CSA, Delivery, Automation&Controls, Security, IT, and Operations) to ensure consistent product delivery. Regular collaboration and coordination with managers and directors of other development regions is required.ResponsibilitiesProvide visionary leadership and set strategic direction for the Electrical Engineering team.Drive innovation and best practices in electrical engineering design and construction.Develop and implement long‑term electrical engineering plans supporting Vantage’s expansion.Build and lead a high‑performing engineering team, mentoring and fostering professional growth.Oversee planning, design, and execution of multiple engineering projects, ensuring completion within budget, schedule, and quality standards.Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless project delivery and customer satisfaction.Implement effective project management practices, monitor progress, identify risks, and execute mitigation strategies.Engage with internal and external stakeholders, building strong relationships and ensuring alignment on project objectives.Champion continuous improvement, adopting new technologies and methodologies.Identify potential risks and develop strategies to minimize impact on project outcomes.Travel across the EMEA region to oversee project sites and develop emergency response protocols.Manage electrical engineering activities from site adaptation through commissioning across Vantage’s portfolio.Provide QA/QC of work products, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable requirements (OPR, specifications, code, lease, etc.).Own resource allocation and project workflow for direct reports and third‑party contingent workforce.Create and manage statements of work for engineering design on VDC projects and customer builds.Support corporate development by reviewing technical due diligence for existing or under‑development data center assets.Support sales in customer engagement during build‑out and fulfillment of lease requirements.Manage vendor relationships, qualification and relationship building.Document and share lessons learned at project level to drive continuous improvement at program level.Coordinate with site operations to confirm that site adaptation meets program and operational standards.QualificationsBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.Accredited engineering credentials preferred (Chartered / Professional Engineer).10+ years of experience in data center electrical engineering management; 15 years preferred.Experience in EMEA construction markets required; experience in NA construction markets preferred.Deep knowledge of Revit, BIM, and Navisworks environments.Working knowledge of critical cooling and power infrastructure within a data center project.Understanding of building and fire codeordinances.Excellent communication skills for executive management, operations, sales engineering, and finance.National and international travel required (25%–50%).BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.Equal Opportunity EmployerVantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr