Director, Technical Facility Engineering at Warner Bros Discovery
London W4 5YB, , United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Nov, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Aug, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Autocad, Generators, Ceng, Training, Design Tools, Industrial Engineering, Construction, Hvac, Chartered Engineer, Design, Operations

Industry

Information Technology/IT

Description

WHO WE ARE…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE…

  • BEng in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering; or an equivalent combination of skills, training and experience.
  • Extensive experience in mission-critical facility engineering, including design, construction, and operations.
  • Strong experience in a leadership or management role
  • Knowledge of systems such as UPS, generators, HVAC, chillers, and structured cabling
  • Experience managing vendors, contracts, and cross-functional teams
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent preferred
  • Experience with AutoCAD or similar design tools (e.g. Bluebeam)
  • Project Management certification would be beneficial (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP)
    Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

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Responsibilities

YOUR NEW ROLE…

We’re looking for a strategic and hands-on Director to lead technical facility engineering across our EMEA and APAC operations. This role ensures the reliability, efficiency, and scalability of infrastructure supporting high-availability environments. You’ll manage cross-functional projects, lead a skilled team, and collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions.

YOUR ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES…

  • Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and cabling systems across mission-critical broadcast and data center environments.
  • Manage infrastructure projects from concept to completion, including budgeting, scheduling, and vendor selection & coordination.
  • Collaborate with IT, broadcast, and facilities teams to align infrastructure with evolving business needs and sustainability goals.
  • Develop and maintain engineering standards, documentation, operational procedures and compliance with UK and EU regulations.
  • Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programmes to ensure 24/7 system uptime.
  • Support capital planning and contribute to long-term infrastructure strategy.
  • Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.
  • Review and approve technical documentation, RFPs, and vendor deliverables.
  • Monitor performance metrics and drive continuous improvement in system reliability and operational efficiency.
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