Senior Mechanical Design Director — Remote (EU Travel)

Eligo Recruitment Ltd; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Associate Director of Mechanical Design, responsible for leading critical data centre projects across EMEA. The role requires 10+ years in mechanical engineering, focusing on design processes and team management. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, exceptional communication capabilities, and a drive for innovation. This position offers a remote work arrangement with travel across the EU for project needs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of technical expertise in mechanical engineering related to data centres.
• 3+ years in people management, leading multidisciplinary teams.
• 3+ years of project management experience overseeing engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve complex technical designs for compliance.
• Enhance project functionality and monitor costs.
• Manage group resources and conduct team development.
• Ensure seamless integration between Mechanical and Electrical teams.
• Interpret contracts and assist in business procurement.
• Provide strategic inputs to shape QA procedures.
• Manage the delivery of large-scale capital projects.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Organizational capabilities

Technical expertise in mechanical engineering

Project management

Education

Bachelor's (Honours) degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Associate Director of Mechanical Design, responsible for leading critical data centre projects across EMEA. The role requires 10+ years in mechanical engineering, focusing on design processes and team management. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, exceptional communication capabilities, and a drive for innovation. This position offers a remote work arrangement with travel across the EU for project needs.