Head of Services (Data Centres) Job at Hickory

Job Responsibility

Provide strategic leadership of the full services lifecycle, overseeing early design development from pre-planning through to construction, ensuring alignment with project objectives, program, and operational requirements
Lead design management activities, offering expert guidance on buildability, technical risk, and design optimisation during pre-construction, while influencing key decisions that enhance project outcomes
Drive value engineering and performance-led specifications, ensuring commercial efficiency without compromising quality, safety, or operational resilience
Oversee procurement strategy for all major services packages, including input into subcontract scopes, risk identification, and commercial negotiations to ensure best-for-project outcomes
Establish and govern integrated services delivery programs across all disciplines, ensuring alignment with overall construction timelines and critical milestones
Provide executive oversight of procurement and delivery of long-lead, mission-critical equipment, including supplier engagement, manufacturing progress, and installation sequencing
Lead and manage multiple services trade packages at a portfolio level, ensuring consistency, performance, and alignment across all delivery teams
Collaborate with Project and Construction leadership to provide ongoing strategic input into project status, risks, and performance, with a strong focus on services delivery
Champion design coordination and multidisciplinary integration, ensuring complex services interfaces are effectively managed and clearly communicated across all project stakeholders
Ensure proactive identification and escalation of risks, clashes, or issues that may impact cost, program, or quality, driving timely resolution
Oversee commercial governance of services trades, including progress claims, reporting, and variation assessments, ensuring transparency and control
Establish and enforce robust safety frameworks, including implementation of critical systems such as electrical safety and energisation protocols across HV and LV systems
Lead the review and approval of services design documentation, including shop drawings, ensuring compliance with standards and project intent
Chair and lead all key services forums and stakeholder meetings, providing clear direction, alignment, and accountability across teams
Ensure full compliance with statutory, regulatory, and organisational requirements, embedding a culture of safety, quality, and ethical delivery
Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing services teams, fostering a collaborative environment across internal teams and subcontractors
Drive quality assurance and delivery excellence by implementing and overseeing QA processes, documentation standards, and continuous improvement initiatives
Provide strategic oversight of commissioning planning and execution, ensuring systems are tested, validated, and transitioned effectively to operations
Ensure seamless handover to facilities management, with a strong focus on operational readiness, documentation completeness, and client satisfaction

Requirements

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or related discipline)
Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in services leadership and management across complex, large-scale MEP projects such as hyperscale data centres, hospitals, or similarly critical infrastructure environments
Strong commercial acumen with proven oversight of cost planning, value engineering initiatives, contract management, and variation governance across multiple workstreams
Deep technical expertise in mechanical and/or electrical building services systems, including design management, documentation review, and end-to-end commissioning strategies
Advanced capability in interpreting and driving coordination of services designs, with strong leadership in digital engineering environments, including BIM and Revit, to ensure seamless integration across disciplines
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams (15+ professionals), while managing complex stakeholder interfaces, subcontractor performance, and delivering outcomes aligned to program, quality, and operational requirements

What we offer

Work-Life Balance: We target a 5-day work week to support a balanced and sustainable schedule
Family-Friendly Policies: Receive paid parental leave to support your family needs
Novated Leases: Take advantage of novated leasing options to maximize your salary and enjoy tax savings on vehicle expenses
H-Perks Employee Rewards: Access exclusive discounts, cashback and everyday savings through our internal benefits platform
Employee Wellbeing: Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for valuable support and resources
Diverse Opportunities: Gain exposure to a wide range of roles and industry leaders in our leading market company

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