Data Centre Mechanical Director - Hybrid Growth & Delivery Leader

AECOM; Cowbridge; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Disability Confident Employer

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Mechanical Director to lead the Data Centre CA team across the UK, interfacing with clients, GCs and our design centers. This leadership role will drive multi-disciplinary delivery for hyperscale and co-location projects within the DC sector.

You will manage technical delivery, work winning, and client engagement while developing talent and strengthening AECOM's market position in EMEA and globally.

Qualifications

• Strong background delivering mechanical or electrical projects for data centres.
• Experience leading DC projects in UK; preferably across EMEA.
• Proven client-facing and work-winning experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams.
• Deep knowledge of mechanical or electrical design for data centres and interfaces with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the expanding Data Centre CA team.
• Provide multi-discipline design services and interface with clients and GCs.
• Support Principle Designer and Responsible Designer roles with AHJ coordination.
• Oversee project delivery, risk management and KPI achievement.
• Collaborate with global colleagues to grow DC sector presence.
• Develop opportunities with existing and new clients to provide MEP solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

DC design

Client management

Team development

Job description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Mechanical Director to lead the Data Centre CA team across the UK, interfacing with clients, GCs and our design centers. This leadership role will drive multi-disciplinary delivery for hyperscale and co-location projects within the DC sector.

You will manage technical delivery, work winning, and client engagement while developing talent and strengthening AECOM's market position in EMEA and globally.