Global Data Centre Mechanical Director | Lead & Grow

Aecom; England; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Director to lead the Data Centre CA team across the UK, collaborating with global colleagues in the Data Centre sector. You will drive technical delivery of data centre projects for tech firms, oversee work-winning initiatives and client management, and mentor a multi‑disciplinary team.

You will coordinate design and construction support across disciplines, ensure on‑time delivery, manage project risk and KPIs, and sustain a consistent approach across

Qualifications

• Strong career background in the delivery of Mechanical or Electrical project work across Data Centres and Mission Critical Environments.
• Proven experience of leading DC project work streams in UK & preferably across EMEA.
• Demonstrable client facing and work winning experience.
• Able to demonstrate excellent team leadership and development capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the growing and expanding Data Centre CA team.
• CA Services monitoring across multiple disciplines, including Architectural, Structural, Civil, Ground Engineering, Landscape, Mechanical, Electrical, BAS, Telecoms, Security, Public Health, Fire Engineering and LEED.
• Provision of Principle Designer and Responsible Designer Services during construction to interface with local AHJ and GCs.
• Provision of multi‑discipline, site‑based teams, supported by our office‑based design teams.
• Provision of design services throughout the construction stage to accommodate client and GC driven design changes.
• Data centre sites had different GCs and different client representatives (but same client). Our CA services management and engineering team organisation ensured we provided a consistent approach across all projects.
• Ensure projects achieve their required results, deliverables are full developed and meet the needs our all our diverse clients
• Be involved in Work Winning and Business Development – leveraging a strong pipeline of opportunities with existing and new clients to provide MEP solutions within the DC Sector
• Provide programme management expertise and commercial oversight for major projects to ensure integrated teams’ delivery commitments are met
• Monitor project risk and risk mitigation strategy project KPIs and assists in resolution of issues or deviations
• Provide a seamless, consistent, co‑ordinated and on time delivery of all Mechanical services across the region
• Fully partner with our clients to fully understand their business, organisation structure and culture, being proactive to their needs and market changes.

Skills

Data Centre Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Business Development

Team Leadership

Project Delivery

Job description

AECOM is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Director to lead the Data Centre CA team across the UK, collaborating with global colleagues in the Data Centre sector. You will drive technical delivery of data centre projects for tech firms, oversee work-winning initiatives and client management, and mentor a multi‑disciplinary team.

You will coordinate design and construction support across disciplines, ensure on‑time delivery, manage project risk and KPIs, and sustain a consistent approach across