Lead EMEA Data Center Design Director, Mechanical

Clear.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

London-based Private Equity firm seeks a Design Director (Mechanical) to lead feasibility, manage multi-disciplinary teams, and drive design decisions from concept to permitting for large-scale data center projects.

The role requires deep cooling system expertise, BMS experience, and strong client engagement with hyperscale accounts. Based in London, the position supports growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years in data center design with relevant professional status preferred.
• Deep expertise in cooling systems, chiller plants, heat rejection, redundancy, and energy efficiency.
• Experience with BMS, ventilation, fire suppression; knowledge of prefabrication is a plus.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and/or Revit for drafting and spatial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead feasibility and diligence for data center site evaluation including zoning and permitting.
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams of consultants, architects, and engineers across regions.
• Drive concept development and presenting narratives to stakeholders.
• Guide design decisions and milestones through permitting completion.
• Develop technical design standards to optimize development cycles.
• Engage with hyperscale clients to translate criteria into design requirements.
• Provide commercial reporting and assess financial impact of design choices.

Skills

Data center design

Project leadership

Stakeholder communication

Energy efficiency optimization

Mechanical systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

London-based Private Equity firm seeks a Design Director (Mechanical) to lead feasibility, manage multi-disciplinary teams, and drive design decisions from concept to permitting for large-scale data center projects.

The role requires deep cooling system expertise, BMS experience, and strong client engagement with hyperscale accounts. Based in London, the position supports growth and operational excellence.