Technical Director & Data Centre Engineering Leader

Aecom2; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecom is seeking an accomplished Technical Director to lead technical excellence across its Data Centre practice in the UK and internationally. You will guide major hyperscale and colocation projects, shape client relationships, and drive growth with a strategic, commercially aware mindset.

Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team delivering world‑class mission-critical facilities. Travel to project sites and client meetings is expected as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Must hold Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or equivalent.
• Extensive post-qualification experience in mission-critical facilities or data centres.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical authority on major hyperscale and colocation data centre projects.
• Lead innovative engineering solutions for resilience, efficiency, sustainability and scalability.
• Provide strategic technical oversight across project stages and ensure quality and standards.
• Lead feasibility studies, design reviews, due diligence, and client advisory work.
• Oversee delivery, commissioning strategies, and operational readiness for clients.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Building Services or related

Job description

Aecom is seeking an accomplished Technical Director to lead technical excellence across its Data Centre practice in the UK and internationally. You will guide major hyperscale and colocation projects, shape client relationships, and drive growth with a strategic, commercially aware mindset.

Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team delivering world‑class mission-critical facilities. Travel to project sites and client meetings is expected as part of the role.