Associate Director Mechanical - Data Centres, Paris

Leap29; Paris; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation package

Flexible working

Strong work-life balance

Job summary

Leap29 is seeking an Associate Director – Mechanical Engineering for Paris data centres and mission-critical facilities. The role centers on technical leadership and guiding the Paris office’s growth while engaging with global clients.

You will mentor engineers, oversee complex mechanical building services designs, and collaborate with regional leadership to deliver high-profile projects across Europe. Chartered status and data centre experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Extensive data centre and mission-critical project experience essential.
• Degree in mechanical/building services engineering required.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status preferred.
• Experience delivering complex electrical building services in hyperscale or mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational leadership for major data centre and mission-critical projects.
• Act as the senior mechanical engineering authority within the Paris office.
• Lead development and growth of the local team while supporting international business objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with hyperscale, colocation, and technology clients.
• Oversee delivery of complex mechanical building services designs with engineering excellence.
• Guide engineering teams on MEP systems, cooling infrastructure, resilience strategies, and sustainability initiatives.
• Mentor Principal and Senior Engineers and developing professionals.
• Review and challenge engineering solutions to ensure quality and innovation.
• Support business development activities and client engagement initiatives.

Skills

Data Centre experience

Mechanical Engineering

Technical leadership

Client engagement

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

HVAC/building services design

Job description

Leap29 is seeking an Associate Director – Mechanical Engineering for Paris data centres and mission-critical facilities. The role centers on technical leadership and guiding the Paris office’s growth while engaging with global clients.

You will mentor engineers, oversee complex mechanical building services designs, and collaborate with regional leadership to deliver high-profile projects across Europe. Chartered status and data centre experience are preferred.