Head of Consulting - Data Centre & Critical Environments

Gatwick

£100,000-£115,000

3 Days WFH - 12% Matched Pension

The Role at a Glance

We are looking for a strategic leader to drive our clients consulting division, delivering cutting-edge solutions for data centres and critical environments. This role is at the heart of their technical operations, overseeing audits, assessments, and MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) designs across RIBA Stages 2-4.

This consultancy are going through a massive growth phase having recently secured a massive amount of investment and backing from a larger business. They are looking to add heads, and quickly. To do this they need to employee a confident enthusiastic leader to preside over an existing design team of 25. This is a massive opportunity at a crucial time of growth for this company, they are rapidly expanding in to Europe and the Americas and the candidate takingup this position will have the opportunity to grow exponentially with them.

What You'll Be Doing

Strategic Leadership & Business Growth

• Lead and evolve the consultancy division, ensuring its long-term success.
• Develop strategies to enhance service offerings and expand technical capabilities.
• Oversee financial performance, ensuring strong P&L management and commercial growth.
• Partner with business development teams to identify new opportunities and shape proposals.

Project & Technical Excellence

• Govern all consultancy projects, ensuring they meet technical, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Maintain accountability for principal design obligations, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
• Oversee coordination with external specialists (civil, structural, architectural) to drive project success.
• Champion a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team.

Team Leadership & Development

• Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of technical experts.
• Ensure the right structure and resources are in place to meet evolving project demands.
• Support career development, training, and professional growth of team members.
• Drive collaboration and knowledge-sharing across internal and external teams.

What You Bring to the Table

Client-Centric Mindset

• Strong communicator who can engage effectively with clients and stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Leadership & Personal Impact

• Visionary leader with the ability to inspire, motivate, and drive results.
• Proactive and organised, with a strong ability to manage competing priorities.

Technical & Commercial Expertise

• Extensive experience in engineering, project management, and commercial operations.
• Strong business acumen with a track record of delivering results.

What Success Looks Like

Your impact will be measured by:
✅ The financial performance and growth of the consultancy division.
✅ The quality and efficiency of project delivery.
✅ Customer satisfaction and strong client relationships.
✅ Team engagement, development, and retention.

Your Background

• A proven leader with experience within a multidisciplinary or MEP Consultancy.
• Extensive DC/Mission Critical experience, prefferabley from an MEP design perspective
• Strong commercial awareness with expertise in planning and risk management.
• Extensive industry experience (approximately 15+ years).

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact, drive innovation, and lead a talented team, get in touch with Kye Nessling today.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.