Data Centre Mechanical Director & Delivery Leader

AECOM; Shere; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Mechanical Director to lead the Data Centre CA team across the UK and across EMEA. You will manage multi-disciplinary CA services, interface with AHJ and GCs, and drive design delivery during construction. The role emphasizes client management, work winning, and team development in a growing data centre sector.

The position offers hybrid work options and the opportunity to shape strategic outcomes for hyperscale and co-location projects within a global infrastructure firm.

Qualifications

• Strong background in delivering Mechanical or Electrical work for data centres and mission critical environments.
• Experience leading DC project work streams in the UK and across EMEA.
• Proven client facing and work winning capabilities.
• Demonstrated leadership and development of teams.
• Solid knowledge of mechanical/electrical design and interface with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Data Centre CA team across the region.
• Monitor multi-disciplinary CA services and interface with AHJ and GCs.
• Provide design services during construction to accommodate changes.
• Coordinate with design teams and site-based delivery partners.
• Ensure project deliverables are fully developed and meet client needs.
• Engage in work winning and business development to grow the DC sector.
• Provide programme management and commercial oversight for major projects.
• Manage project risk and KPIs to drive on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their business and market changes.

Skills

Leadership

Data Centre Delivery

Business Development

Client Management

Team Development

EMEA Experience

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Mechanical Director to lead the Data Centre CA team across the UK and across EMEA. You will manage multi-disciplinary CA services, interface with AHJ and GCs, and drive design delivery during construction. The role emphasizes client management, work winning, and team development in a growing data centre sector.

The position offers hybrid work options and the opportunity to shape strategic outcomes for hyperscale and co-location projects within a global infrastructure firm.