Technical Director, Data Centre Engineering Leader

AECOM; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an accomplished Technical Director to provide technical leadership across our expanding Data Centre practice in the UK and beyond. This strategic role requires deep design expertise in mission-critical facilities and a proven ability to lead client relationships and multidisciplinary teams.

You will drive technical excellence, oversee governance through all project stages, and help shape growth while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Building Services.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with IET, CIBSE or IMechE.
• Extensive post-qualification experience in data centre engineering or mission-critical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical authority across major hyperscale and colocation data centre projects.
• Lead development of innovative engineering solutions for resilience, efficiency, sustainability, and scalability.
• Provide strategic technical oversight across all project stages with governance and quality compliance.
• Lead feasibility studies, design reviews, due diligence, and client advisory commissions.
• Oversee delivery, commissioning strategies, and operational readiness.
• Build and maintain senior client relationships and support business development.
• Mentor multidisciplinary teams and promote best practices.
• Promote safety culture and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Travel nationally and internationally to project sites and client meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project governance

Communication

Mentoring teams

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Building Services degree

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Job description

AECOM is seeking an accomplished Technical Director to provide technical leadership across our expanding Data Centre practice in the UK and beyond. This strategic role requires deep design expertise in mission-critical facilities and a proven ability to lead client relationships and multidisciplinary teams.

You will drive technical excellence, oversee governance through all project stages, and help shape growth while maintaining high safety and quality standards.