Head of Regional Engineering – Data Centres

Leader in data centre development, delivering high-performance, mission-critical facilities across APAC. They are seeking a Head of Regional Engineering – Data Centres to lead engineering practices, standardise design approaches, and drive innovation across greenfield and brownfield projects.

This is a strategic leadership role, overseeing multidisciplinary teams, guiding design and delivery, and ensuring operational efficiency, sustainability, and technical excellence across multiple projects and countries.

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and mentor a team of engineering specialists, project managers, and energy managers across the region.

• Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence.

• Participate in strategic planning with senior stakeholders to align engineering outcomes with business objectives.

• Support the attraction and recruitment of top-tier engineering and project management talent.

Data Centre Development & Engineering Oversight

• Oversee greenfield and brownfield data centre projects from site selection, design, tender, construction, to commissioning.

• Engage and manage consultants (Architect, M&E, C&S, Energy, etc.), overseeing design development, cost estimates, and tender processes.

• Provide technical leadership for complex M&E systems, identifying single points of failure and resolving engineering challenges in cooling, power, and mission-critical systems.

• Drive research and adoption of new technologies and construction methodologies to improve energy efficiency, water usage, operational productivity, and sustainability.

Project Delivery & Financial Oversight

• Review and monitor project budgets, cost control, and financial performance.

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business and customer requirements.

• Implement initiatives to optimise PUE, WUE, carbon footprint, and operational efficiency across the data centre portfolio.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Project Management, Architecture, or related discipline.

• 15+ years of professional experience, including 10+ years in data centre development and engineering.

• Proven experience in leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and managing stakeholders across multiple projects/regions.

• Strong M&E expertise with experience in power, cooling, and mission-critical systems.
  
  
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• EA Name: BuildBridge Partners Pte Ltd
  EA License No: 25C2918
  EA Reg No: R1551092
  Consultant: Khoo Yan Jie