WSP

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Head of Mission Critical – Senior Technical Director

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Job Summary

Lead WSP’s Middle East Mission Critical sector with a primary focus on data centres, defining regional vision, shaping sub-sector strategies, and expanding market presence. Oversee delivery of high-quality consulting and engineering services, manage senior technical experts, drive P&L performance, and ensure resilience and uptime across mission-critical environments in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Location: Sharjah

Workplace: Onsite

Job Function: Executive & General Management

Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

•Define and execute the regional strategy for mission-critical data centres, aligning with WSP’s global vision and Middle East priorities.
•Own the Mission Critical sector architecture and sub-sector strategies, including value proposition, priority accounts, partner strategy, capability roadmap, and a repeatable go-to-market plan for each sub-sector.
•Champion collaboration across Advisory, Engineering, Sustainability, and Digital practices to deliver integrated solutions that maximize value for clients.
•Strengthen relationships with key clients and stakeholders, ensuring exceptional satisfaction and trust in WSP’s delivery capabilities.
•Oversee the delivery of high-quality consulting and engineering services, ensuring projects meet mission-critical standards for resilience, efficiency, and sustainability across data centres specifically.

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, or a closely related technical discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, ICT/Telecoms, Fire & Life Safety, or similar)
•Master’s degree in engineering management, Business Administration, Data Centre Engineering, or a relevant technical field (preferred)
•15+ years of experience in mission-critical/data centre projects, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
•Strong understanding of Data centre MEP/HVAC systems, Electrical redundancy / Tier levels, Uptime Institute standards, Cooling and energy optimisation strategies, Commissioning processes & operational readiness, Mission-critical resilience and risk engineering
•Experience working within Middle East regulatory frameworks (UAE/KSA at minimum)
•Proven track record in business development, client management, and P&L ownership
•Strong technical understanding of data centre design, construction, and operations
•Experience leading senior technical experts, sector teams, or multi-disciplinary delivery teams

Experience:15+ yearsData centresMission-criticalEngineering

Education:Bachelor's

Skills:LeadershipStakeholder managementCommunicationStrategic thinking

Languages:English

Tech Stack:MEPHVACUptime Institute

Company Brief

WSP

Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.

Industry: Professional Services

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Montreal, Canada

Founded: 1959

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