Data Centre Technical Director – UK Lead & Delivery

AECOM Corporation; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a highly experienced Mechanical Director to lead the Data Centre sector across the UK and EMEA. The role focuses on delivery, client management, and strategic growth in hyperscale and co-location projects.

You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, interface with clients and authorities, and drive successful outcomes through design, delivery, and risk management across complex data centre programs.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Mechanical or Electrical projects in data centres and mission critical environments.
• Proven leadership of DC project work streams in UK and across EMEA.
• Strong client-facing and work-winning experience.
• Excellent team leadership and development capability.
• Knowledge of Mechanical or Electrical design and client interfaces.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience in managing project financials.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speech.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Data Centre CA team across disciplines.
• Provide multi-discipline design services during construction to meet client needs.
• Interface with AHJs, GCs and client representatives to ensure consistent delivery.
• Support work-winning and business development with a strong project pipeline.
• Provide programme management and commercial oversight for major DC projects.
• Monitor project risks and assist in mitigation and issue resolution.
• Partner with clients to understand business needs and market changes.

Skills

DC project delivery

Team leadership

Client management

Work winning

Financial acumen

Job description

AECOM is seeking a highly experienced Mechanical Director to lead the Data Centre sector across the UK and EMEA. The role focuses on delivery, client management, and strategic growth in hyperscale and co-location projects.

You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, interface with clients and authorities, and drive successful outcomes through design, delivery, and risk management across complex data centre programs.