Data Centre Technical Director

AECOM Corporation; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Mechanical Director to lead our Data Centre sector in the UK, delivering multi-disciplinary design and delivery across projects for tech firms. You will drive performance, client engagement and team development within a growing DC market.

Based in London with hybrid work options, you will collaborate with global colleagues to maintain AECOM’s leadership in hyperscale and co-location sectors, while guiding strategic growth and project excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering Mechanical or Electrical work for Data Centres and Mission Critical environments.
• Experience leading DC projects in UK and ideally across EMEA.
• Demonstrable client facing and business development experience.
• Strong leadership and mentoring of multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Data Centre CA team across the region.
• Oversee CA services across architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical and other disciplines.
• Provide Principle Designer and Responsible Designer services during construction in liaison with AHJ and GCs.
• Coordinate multi-discipline site teams with design support.
• Manage design services through construction to accommodate client-driven changes.
• Ensure projects meet deliverables, scope, and client requirements.
• Support Work Winning and business development leveraging opportunities with existing and new clients.
• Provide programme management and commercial oversight for major projects.

Skills

DC project leadership

Client facing

Team leadership

Financial management

Mechanical & Electrical design

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Mechanical Director to lead our Data Centre sector in the UK, delivering multi-disciplinary design and delivery across projects for tech firms. You will drive performance, client engagement and team development within a growing DC market.

Based in London with hybrid work options, you will collaborate with global colleagues to maintain AECOM’s leadership in hyperscale and co-location sectors, while guiding strategic growth and project excellence.