Technical Director – Data Centers

POSITION OVERVIEWThe Data Center Technical Manager is a senior engineering role within UCC Holding's Power & Digital delivery division. The role is responsible for the end-to-end technical integrity of data center projects from front-end definition through to construction handover, ensuring that power, cooling, civil, and ICT systems are designed to hyperscale and colocation standards and are fully constructable and operable at commissioning.Working in close alignment with the COO, Data Center Executive Director and the project execution team, the Technical Manager serves as the day-to-day technical authority on assigned projects, owning design standards, discipline coordination, OEM interfaces, and technical risk management across the full delivery lifecycle.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESTechnical Leadership & Design ManagementLead multi-disciplinary engineering teams across power, cooling, civil/structural, and ICT disciplinesOwn technical standards and design basis documentation through to FEEDEnsure all designs are constructable, installation logic aligned, and ready for site executionManage inter discipline coordination and clash resolution using 3D plant modelling tools (REVIT, etc.)Power SystemsOversee HV/MV/LV power architecture design including utility intake, MV switchgear, transformers, and LV distributionManage UPS, battery storage, and generator system design and OEM interfacesEnsure power redundancy models are correctly implemented, targeting AI-ready campusesCoordinate protection, metering, and power quality studies with specialist consultantsCooling & MEPLead cooling system design including air-side economization, chillers, air cooling, and liquid cooling for high-density AI computeTarget PUE benchmarks in line with hyperscale client requirements; industry benchmark for AI campuses is 1.2–1.4 PUEOversee plumbing, drainage, HVAC, and fire suppression system design and integrationInterface with energy modelling teams to validate system performance and efficiency projectionsCivil, Structural & BuildingManage civil and structural design scope including foundations, raised floor systems, data halls, and façadeEnsure structural designs accommodate equipment loadings, seismic considerations, and phased capacity expansionOversee M&E services coordination within building fabric to eliminate site clashes and reworkICT, Cabling & ConnectivityOversee ICT infrastructure design including structured cabling, fiber backbone, and carrier-neutral meet-me roomsEnsure DCIM-readiness is embedded in design from the outset to support operational efficiency post-handoverCoordinate with network operators and hyperscale clients on connectivity and meet-me room requirementsCommissioning AlignmentEngage the commissioning team from FEED stage to ensure testability and safe energization sequences are designed inDefine and review CX documentation including CX plans, ITPs, FAT and SAT proceduresEnsure technical handover packages are complete, accurate, and meet client O&M requirementsHSE & QualityEmbed safety by design principles across all engineering disciplinesOwn HAZOP/HAZID planning and chairing, ensuring action close-out is trackedManage quality assurance processes for design deliverables including review gates, checking, and sign-offClient & Stakeholder ManagementAct as primary technical interface with hyperscale and colocation clients during design developmentLead technical clarification meetings with clients, authorities, and utility providersRepresent UCC in technical workshops with OEMs, specialist consultants, and external design teamsQUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCEEssentialDegree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline (BEng / MEng)10+ years of engineering experience in mission-critical facilities or data center projectsDemonstrated experience delivering hyperscale or large-scale colocation data center projectsDeep working knowledge of data center power architectureStrong cooling systems experienceProven ability to lead multi-disciplinary design teams of 10+ engineersExperience with FEL/FEED-driven delivery modelsProficiency in design tools including AutoCAD, REVIT, or equivalentWorking experience in the Middle East or comparable international marketsDesirableLEED, BREEAM, or equivalent sustainability certification experienceFamiliarity with hyperscale client design standards (Google, Microsoft Azure, Meta, AWS, Oracle)