Mechanical Associate Director: Data Centres

Mechanical Associate Director – Data Centres

We are searching for a Mechanical Associate Director to lead delivery across our Technology/Data Centres sector and act as an ambassador within the EMEA data centre community and across AECOM globally.

Due to the continued successful growth and expansion of our Technology/Data Centre Sector, we are looking for an experienced leader with a proven track record in Mechanical project delivery.

This role will be pivotal in maintaining and growing the position of AECOM as an established player in the Hyperscale and Co‑location segments of the Data Centre market both in EMEA and globally.

Responsibilities

• Drive excellence in technical delivery for hyperscale and co‑location clients, strengthen client relationships, and support growth through work‑winning and thought leadership. This role suits an experienced Principal Engineer ready for the next step or an established Associate Director seeking impact within a fast‑growing, multidisciplinary environment.
• Act as an ambassador in the data centre community externally across EMEA and internally within AECOM Europe and globally, with experience in the technical delivery of data centre projects for technology firms.
• Lead the DC project work streams in the UK and preferably across EMEA.
• Execute detailed knowledge of Mechanical design, engineering practices, techniques and procedures for Data Centres and how it ultimately interfaces with the client.
• Manage the project financials.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with CIBSE or equivalent institute.
• Strong career background in the delivery of Mechanical project work across Data Centres and Mission Critical Environments.
• Demonstrable client‑facing and work‑winning experience.
• Excellent team leadership and development capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, both internally and externally.
• Good financial understanding of projects and the requirements needed to ensure project success.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

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