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Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. We create and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. Operating in 100 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 19,500 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovations accessible to all projects. Through its wide range of activities, Egis is a key player in the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group’s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis’ long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers.

Egis is building its data centre capability across the UAE and wider MESA region. We are seeking a Technical Director to lead the technical direction of that emerging practice - setting standards, leading major bids, and acting as our senior technical authority on mission-critical work. Reporting to the Regional Director - MEP, this is a leadership role with real scope to shape a practice from the ground up, backed by the reach and resources of a global consultancy.

What You'll Do

• Provide technical leadership and sign-off authority across all data centre projects in the region
• Define and maintain MEP/ELV design standards and delivery frameworks for mission-critical work
• Lead technical input on major bids and proposals across the MESA region
• Build and mentor a specialist data centre team within a 400+ strong MEP/ELV practice
• Engage with clients, hyperscalers, EPCs, and authorities at Director level
• Drive innovation across BIM, parametric design, and AI-assisted workflows
• Represent Egis externally as the data centre practice establishes its market presence

• 15+ years of MEP engineering experience with a significant portion in data centre or mission-critical environments
• Demonstrable experience at Technical Director, Associate Director, or equivalent level
• Deep expertise across data centre MEP/ELV systems: HV/LV, generators, UPS, precision cooling, EPMS, DCIM, and ICT infrastructure
• Familiarity with Uptime Institute, TIA-942, and EN 50600 requirements
• Strong commercial awareness across fee negotiation, scope definition, and risk management
• Degree-qualified with Chartered Engineer status (CEng or regional equivalent) required
• GCC experience preferred; UAE track record a strong advantage

• 400+ strong, award-winning MEP/ELV team across UAE, KSA, India, Jordan, and Egypt
• Live and growing pipeline of hyperscale and mission-critical opportunities across the region
• Platform to build a specialist data centre practice from the ground up
• Backed by the depth and reach of a global consultancy
• Competitive Director-level package and UAE benefits