Technical Director

Are you an established technical leader looking for the opportunity to shape strategy, influence major projects and help drive the growth of a leading engineering consultancy in France? Black & White Engineering is seeking a Technical Director to provide technical leadership across our rapidly growing European business. This is a unique opportunity to combine technical excellence, client engagement, business development and team leadership whilst helping shape the future of our presence in the French market. As a Technical Director, you'll work alongside some of the industry's leading engineers, influencing the technical direction of major mission-critical and data centre projects across Europe. You'll play a key role in developing client relationships, mentoring future leaders and ensuring the highest standards of engineering delivery across the business. This position offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact, not only on major projects but on the continued growth and success of Black & White Engineering in France. What's In It For You Shape Our Future in France
- Help strengthen and grow Black & White Engineering's presence in one of Europe's most important engineering markets. This is an opportunity to have a visible impact on both the business and the teams around you. Technical Leadership
- Act as a recognised technical authority within your discipline, driving innovation, engineering excellence and technical best practice across major projects. International Exposure
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Europe, the UK, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, contributing to some of the world's most complex and technically challenging data centre developments. Client Partnership
- Build trusted relationships with key developers, contractors and end clients while supporting strategic growth opportunities across the region. Leadership & Mentorship
- Develop and inspire engineers at all levels, helping to build high-performing teams and the next generation of technical leaders. Complex Engineering Challenges
- Lead and influence the delivery of large-scale projects where your expertise will directly impact project success, client satisfaction and business performance. A Supportive Culture
- Join a collaborative business built on accountability, integrity, simplicity and supportiveness, where expertise is valued and contributions are recognised. Why Join Black & White Engineering France? France represents a key strategic market within our European growth plans. Rather than joining a mature hierarchy where influence can be limited, you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the development of our French operation. You'll work closely with senior leadership to support growth, develop client relationships, strengthen technical capability and establish Black & White Engineering as a market-leading consultancy across the region. This role offers the platform to combine the backing and reputation of an established global business with the entrepreneurial opportunity to help shape our future in France. What You'll Be Doing
• Provide technical leadership and oversight across a portfolio of engineering projects.
• Lead technical reviews and ensure engineering solutions meet quality, performance and commercial objectives.
• Act as a senior technical authority and trusted advisor for clients and project teams.
• Support project teams in resolving complex technical challenges and risk areas.
• Drive engineering excellence and contribute to the development of technical standards and best practice.
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients, developers, contractors and industry stakeholders.
• Support business development initiatives, bids and strategic growth opportunities.
• Mentor and develop engineers, principals and associates across the business.
• Help strengthen Black & White Engineering's technical capability and market presence within France and Continental Europe.
• Contribute to thought leadership initiatives and represent the business within the wider industry. Essential Skills & Experience
• Proven experience in a Technical Director, Director, Associate Director or equivalent senior leadership position.
• Strong technical expertise within your engineering discipline and the ability to provide oversight on complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing engineering teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing skills.
• Commercial awareness with experience supporting business growth and project delivery.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional accreditation is desirable.
• Experience within mission-critical, data centre, infrastructure or complex building projects would be advantageous. Learning & Development At Black & White Engineering, professional development doesn't stop at senior leadership level. You'll have access to a global network of technical specialists, leadership development opportunities, industry events and knowledge-sharing initiatives. We actively support continuous learning and encourage our people to shape their own development journey whilst contributing to the growth of others. About Black & White Engineering Black & White Engineering is a multi-award-winning engineering consultancy specialising in the design and delivery of data centres and other technically complex infrastructure projects. With offices across Europe, the UK, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, we provide expertise across Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health Engineering, Civil & Structural Engineering, Power Systems, Sustainability, BIM, Design Management and specialist infrastructure disciplines. Our continued growth is driven by technical excellence, strong client partnerships and a culture that empowers our people to make a meaningful impact. If you're looking for an opportunity to combine technical leadership, commercial influence and the chance to help shape a growing business in France, we'd love to hear from you.