Technical Director

Technical Director AI Infrastructure Job Description Build your career at the centre of AI infrastructureSalute is a Global Leader in Data Center services, providing operational, technical and advisory services to data centres around the world. With an established presence in the United States and continued growth across EMEA, we offer the opportunity to build a senior technical career in one of the region's most important and fast-growing industries.We are looking for an experienced infrastructure engineer to join our AI/HPC Data Centre Strategy and Development team as Technical Director (AI Infrastructure). You will advise clients and internal teams on the mechanical and electrical systems that power AI and HPC environments, from power distribution and cooling strategy to resilience and operational readiness.This is a home-based role covering Europe, with regular travel to client sites, workshops and design reviews. The Role:As Technical Director for AI Infrastructure, you will advise clients and internal teams on the mechanical and electrical infrastructure that supports AI and HPC environments.Your responsibilities will include:Advising clients on AI infrastructure architecture and its mechanical and electrical implications, including power distribution, UPS, standby generation and coolingSetting guidance and best practice for critical electrical infrastructure, including protection, resilience and capacity growthDeveloping technical strategies and reference approaches for AI, HPC and high-density data centre infrastructureProviding technical review and assurance of designs, proposals and operational plans from internal teams and partnersIdentifying technical risks, weak assumptions and capacity constraints, and providing clear corrective guidanceConsulting with clients to understand business drivers, technical requirements and growth expectationsDelivering customer presentations, technical workshops and advisory sessionsStaying current with emerging AI infrastructure trends and translating these into practical guidance and training across the business What you bring:A bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related technical disciplineDemonstrable experience in mechanical and electrical infrastructure design, delivery, operations or advisory work within data centres, HPC or other mission-critical environmentsPractical knowledge of AI and HPC infrastructure drivers: rack density, power demand growth, thermal intensity, resilience and deployment speedA strong understanding of critical electrical infrastructure, including LV/MV distribution, switchgear, UPS, generators and resilience philosophies (N, N+1, 2N, 4N3)Proven ability to engage clients, lead technical conversations and deliver clear presentations to technical and non-technical audiencesStrong analytical thinking, report-writing and stakeholder-management skillsA self-starting approach, able to work independently while maintaining delivery qualityWillingness to travel across Europe and wider EMEA for client meetings, workshops and site surveys Experience that stands out:Particularly relevant background includes consultancy, colocation, hyperscale, enterprise, telecommunications, critical manufacturing, utilities, electrical contracting, electrical OEM or specialist MEP environments.Compensation Range: €80- 90,000 gross per year, depending on relevant qualifications and experience.This role is home-based within Europe, with regular travel required to support client meetings, site surveys, design reviews and workshops across Europe and wider EMEA. What we offer:At Salute, we build long-term technical careers. You can expect:A competitive base salaryThe opportunity to shape AI infrastructure advisory and design practice in one of Europe's fastest-growing industriesAutonomy to work independently while collaborating with a distributed technical teamExposure to leading-edge AI and HPC infrastructure projects across EuropeA safety-led, quality-focused culture across all technical deliveryClear scope to grow a senior technical career within critical infrastructure If you are a senior infrastructure engineer with a strong grasp of AI and HPC mechanical and electrical systems, looking to step into a client-facing advisory role, we would like to hear from you.#EMEA