About the Role
We are supporting a confidential regional search for a Head of Engineering to lead engineering strategy, technical governance, and delivery oversight across a growing data centre platform in APAC. This is a senior leadership role with regional remit, responsible for setting engineering standards, guiding multi-country project delivery, and acting as the technical authority across design, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide regional engineering leadership across multiple data centre projects (greenfield, brownfield, hyperscale, and colocation)
- Own and set engineering standards, design guidelines, and technical governance across CSA and MEP disciplines
- Act as the final technical authority for design reviews, value engineering, risk assessments, and change control
- Oversee engineering performance across consultants, EPCs, and contractors, ensuring quality, consistency, and compliance
- Partner closely with Development, Delivery, Operations, and Commercial teams to support project execution and long-term asset performance
- Lead and mentor country-level Engineering Managers / Design Managers
- Drive constructability, programme optimisation, and cost efficiency without compromising reliability or resilience
- Support commissioning strategy, RFS readiness, and post-handover technical resolution
- Engage with clients, hyperscalers, and internal stakeholders on technical requirements and delivery commitments
- Stay ahead of industry trends including high-density cooling, sustainability, power resilience, and future-ready DC design
Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent)
- 15+ years experience in data centre or mission-critical infrastructure
- Proven experience operating at regional or multi-country leadership level
- Strong background in engineering leadership, design management, or technical governance
- Deep understanding of data centre MEP/CSA systems, delivery sequencing, commissioning, and operational interfaces
- Experience working with global design consultancies, EPC contractors, and developers/operators
- Strong stakeholder management skills, able to operate at executive and board level
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-growth environments
- Willingness to travel regionally as required
Ideal Background
- Former Head of Engineering / Engineering Director / Technical Director
- Experience within DC developers, hyperscalers, colocation providers, or mission-critical consultancies
- Exposure across APAC markets preferred
This is a confidential search.
Full details will be shared with suitable candidates under confidentiality.
