Principal Mechanical Data Centre Engineer

Aecom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal Mechanical Data Centre Engineer in Cardiff. The role involves leading mechanical projects within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring technical delivery for data centre projects, and contributing to strategic growth. Candidates should have extensive experience in mechanical project delivery and strong client-facing skills.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Mechanical project delivery within Data Centres.
• Proven client-facing technical experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical aspects of data centre projects.
• Ensure project deliverables meet client needs and standards.

Skills

Mechanical project delivery

Client-facing technical experience

Communication

Commercial acumen

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Job description

Principal Mechanical Data Centre Engineer, Cardiff

Client: AECOM

Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category: Technical

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: J10121014

Job Views: 57

Posted: 14.05.2025

Job Description

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world through infrastructure projects that improve communities worldwide. We are seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our Data Centres Market Sector, focusing on technical delivery of data centre projects for tech firms across the UK and globally. This role involves leading mechanical projects within a multidisciplinary team, maintaining AECOM's position in the Hyperscale and Co-location segments of the Data Centre market, and contributing to strategic sector growth and thought leadership.

The role can be based in Belfast, Manchester, Cardiff, St Albans, or London.

Responsibilities

1. Lead mechanical aspects of data centre projects, providing technical expertise.
2. Ensure project deliverables meet client needs and standards.
3. Demonstrate creativity and sector engineering judgment in problem-solving.
4. Define project objectives, organize schedules, manage teams, and develop standards and guidelines.
5. Oversee technical delivery strategies, including setting standards, mentoring, and knowledge transfer.
6. Monitor project risks and KPIs, assisting in issue resolution.
7. Ensure seamless delivery of mechanical services across the region.
8. Engage with clients to understand their business and adapt to market changes.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in Mechanical project delivery within Data Centres and Mission Critical Environments.
• Proven client-facing technical experience.
• Deep knowledge of Mechanical design, engineering practices, and interface with clients.
• Strong commercial acumen and project financial management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good understanding of project success factors.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with CIBSE or similar institute.

Additional Information

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For accommodations, please contact us at [emailprotected].

Join AECOM to work on impactful projects globally, with flexible work options and a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.