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.

Head of Engineering APAC - Data Centre