We are seeking a Regional Technical Director to lead the technical and design delivery of our data centre & advanced manufacturing projects within the SES Technology division. This is a pivotal SLT level leadership role, responsible for driving technical excellence, compliance, best value design and innovation across a portfolio of high-value, complex MEP projects in the data centre sector.

You will lead the technical team, collaborating with regional and national technical leaders to ensure best-in-class delivery. This role is instrumental in shaping the technical strategy for SES Technology and ensuring our projects meet the highest standards of performance, compliance, and client satisfaction.

What you'll be doing:  

• Provide strategic technical leadership across SES Technology's data centre & advanced manufacturing projects, ensuring consistency and quality in design and delivery.
• Lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary technical team from preconstruction through to project completion.
• Collaborate with other Regional Technical Directors and the Managing Director to align technical delivery with business objectives.
• Champion innovation, digital engineering, and design excellence, ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act and CDM regulations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement and proactive governance across all technical functions.
• Support resource planning, lead on MEP consultant selection, and performance management across the design lifecycle.
• Ensure all design outputs align with SES Technology's offsite manufacturing (OSM) strategy and digital engineering standards.
• Given the nature of this position, you will be required to undergo a Basic/Standard/Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at offer stage

What you will bring: 

• Proven experience in leading technical delivery on complex MEP projects, ideally within the data centre, mission-critical environments and/or advanced manufacturing sectors.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Deep understanding of the RIBA Plan of Work, BSRIA BG6, and digital engineering principles.
• Demonstrated ability to drive consistency, innovation, and quality across multiple projects and regions.
• A passion for design & technical excellence and a commitment to delivering value for clients and the business

What we will offer you: 

• Competitive salary & Profit Share
• Car Allowance / Car Scheme
• Flexible working
• Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)
• Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, generous employers' pension contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + your Birthday off + bank holidays and much more…
• Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression.

Our commitments:  

Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.  We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.

We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work.  As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme.  Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at recruitment@wates.co.uk