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Director, Technical Facility Engineering
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Director, Technical Facility Engineering & Operations page is loaded Director, Technical Facility Engineering & Operations Apply remote type Onsite locations London, Chiswick Park Building 2 time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: August 29, 2025 (8 days left to apply) job requisition id R
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery the stuff dreams are made of.
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.
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.
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)
How We Get Things Done
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
About UsWarner Bros. Discovery, a premier global media and entertainment company, offers audiences the world's most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, streaming and gaming. The new company combines WarnerMedia's premium entertainment, sports and news assets with Discovery's leading non-fiction and international entertainment and sports businesses.
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