Associate Director, Data Centre Mechanical Engineer

AECOM; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 94,582 - 126,110; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Associate Director Data Centre Mechanical Engineer to lead design and projects for high-profile data centres. This role offers leadership across multidisciplinary teams and strategic client engagement.

Based in Sydney with relocation opportunities, you will drive design excellence, mentor engineers, and stay ahead of industry trends to deliver innovative, energy-efficient solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in mechanical engineering within the data centre sector.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering; professional registration is a plus.
• Strong leadership to lead teams, manage stakeholders, and drive project success.
• Experience with global data centre markets is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and engineering for data centre projects, ensuring performance and energy efficiency.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, delivering tailored solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of learning and development.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and incorporate innovative solutions into designs.

Skills

Data centre design

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Global experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional engineering registration (preferred)

Tools

None

Job description

AECOM is seeking an Associate Director Data Centre Mechanical Engineer to lead design and projects for high-profile data centres. This role offers leadership across multidisciplinary teams and strategic client engagement.

Based in Sydney with relocation opportunities, you will drive design excellence, mentor engineers, and stay ahead of industry trends to deliver innovative, energy-efficient solutions.