Mechanical Associate Director: Data Centres

AECOM; St Albans; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work options

Access to industry-leading technology

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Data Centre Associate Director – Mechanical in St Albans, UK. The role involves leading Mechanical delivery for Data Centres, enhancing client relationships, and managing project financials. Ideal candidates will be degree-qualified, Chartered Engineers with experience in Mechanical project work for Data Centres. The position offers flexible hybrid work options and opportunities for professional development, fitting within AECOM's diverse employee benefits programs.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with CIBSE or equivalent institute.
• Strong background in delivery of Mechanical project work across Data Centres.

Responsibilities

• Drive excellence in technical delivery for hyperscale and co‑location clients.
• Lead project work streams in the UK and across EMEA.
• Provide detailed knowledge of Mechanical design and engineering practices.

Skills

Mechanical project delivery

Client relationship management

Technical leadership

Financial project management

Excellent communication

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Job description

Company Description

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services across the full project lifecycle, from advisory and planning through design, engineering, program and construction management.

Job Overview

Data Centre Associate Director – Mechanical – MEP. Lead Mechanical delivery for the Technology/Data Centres sector, acting as an ambassador in the EMEA data centre community and across AECOM globally.

Responsibilities

• Drive excellence in technical delivery for hyperscale and co‑location clients, strengthen client relationships, and support growth through work‑winning and thought leadership.
• Act as an ambassador in the data centre community externally across EMEA and internally within AECOM Europe and globally.
• Lead the DC project work streams in the UK and preferably across EMEA.
• Provide detailed knowledge of Mechanical design, engineering practices, techniques and procedures for Data Centres and how it interfaces with the client.
• Manage project financials.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with CIBSE or equivalent institute.
• Strong background in delivery of Mechanical project work across Data Centres and Mission Critical environments.
• Demonstrable client‑facing and work‑winning experience.
• Excellent team leadership and development capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good financial understanding of projects and requirements to ensure success.

Benefits

AECOM provides a wide range of compensation, benefits and well‑being programs to meet diverse employee needs, including flexible hybrid work options, access to industry‑leading technology and professional development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer interviews to applicants with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role.