Black & White Engineering, a global engineering and design consultancy specialising in mission-critical infrastructure, has announced the recruitment of a Chief Technical Officer (CTO) as part of its strategic C-suite expansion and growth plans. The ideal candidate will anticipate changing market demands and turn those insights into innovative solutions that strengthen project delivery, product performance and overall client experience. The role will lead the global engineering and research and development teams, focused on advancing technical innovation and engineering excellence across the organisation.
The award-winning engineering consultancy is strengthening its leadership team as it scales technical capabilities across the mission-critical infrastructure sector. The appointment comes as the company continues its rapid expansion trajectory, having grown 500% since 2020 and nearing 1,000 employees globally. Following partnership with private equity investors Waterland in 2024, Black & White Engineering is positioning itself to capitalise on increasing demand for sustainable, high-performance engineering solutions, particularly within the data centre industry.
Driving Technological Innovation
The CTO will play a pivotal role in defining and executing Black & White’s technical vision and strategy, ensuring engineering solutions align with business objectives while maintaining the company’s position at the forefront of innovation. Key responsibilities will include shaping the digital and technical roadmap, overseeing all engineering operations, leading R&D initiatives to explore competitive advantages, and building high-performing teams capable of delivering cutting-edge solutions to clients worldwide.
Mick Cairns, Founder and CEO, Black & White said:
“As we scale our operations and deepen our technical capabilities, appointing a visionary CTO is essential to driving our five-year strategic vision forward. This role will be instrumental in fostering our one global team culture of innovation, ensuring our technical services remain scalable, reliable and secure, while delivering the sustainable engineering solutions our clients expect.
A Track Record of Engineering Excellence
Black & White Engineering has established itself as an employer of choice, achieving 5-star employer status for four consecutive years. The company’s award-winning portfolio spans mission-critical infrastructure projects globally, with expertise in the rapidly evolving data centre sector where demand for advanced solutions and sustainable engineering continues to accelerate.
The CTO will be responsible for:
- Developing and executing the company’s technical engineering vision and strategy in alignment with business objectives
- Leading the engineering technical and digital roadmap to support product development, scalability and market demands
- Fostering innovation and leading R&D efforts across engineering disciplines to explore new technologies and competitive advantages
- Overseeing technical engineering architecture, ensuring products and services are scalable, reliable and secure
- Building, leading and mentoring high-performing global engineering and R&D teams
- Driving continuous technical and process improvement to enhance engineering delivery, operational efficiency and profitability
- Act as an ambassador for technical innovation, representing Black & White at global events, thought leadership panels and within industry networks to inspire progress and influence the future of engineering design.
Ready to Lead the Future of Engineering Innovation?
Black & White Engineering is seeking an exceptional leader with proven experience in senior technical engineering leadership roles ideally within the built environment and a track record of improving delivery, efficiency and profitability through innovation and technical development. The ideal candidate will bring in-depth knowledge of industry-specific technical best practices, emerging technologies, a passion for sustainable solutions, and the strategic vision to drive a global engineering and design consultancy into its next phase of growth.
Interested candidates are invited to contact our recruitment team for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.