Technical Director

Leap29; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Leap29 is seeking a Technical Director (Mechanical) to lead mechanical engineering across major data centre projects. Based in Dublin, this permanent role starts ASAP and offers strategic influence, technical governance, and opportunities to shape engineering standards across a global team.

You will guide technical direction, review complex designs, mentor senior engineers and interact with clients and stakeholders to drive delivery excellence and growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across major mechanical engineering projects within data centre environments.
• Review and assure complex engineering designs.
• Support strategic project pursuits and client engagements.
• Drive continuous improvement and technical excellence initiatives.
• Mentor senior engineers and technical leaders.
• Support business growth through technical expertise.
• Represent the business within the wider industry.
• Proven track record of technical leadership.
• Expertise in critical mechanical infrastructure.
• Strong client engagement and stakeholder management capability.
• Ability to influence engineering teams and strategic decisions.

Job description

Technical Director (Mechanical) - Data Centres

Location: Dublin

Employment: Permanent

Start: ASAP

The role

As a Technical Director (Mechanical), you will occupy one of the most influential engineering positions within the business. This role combines high-level technical leadership with strategic influence, enabling you to shape engineering excellence across major international projects and a growing global team.

You will be responsible for guiding technical standards, supporting major opportunities, providing assurance on complex designs and acting as a trusted advisor to clients and colleagues alike. This is an opportunity to leave a lasting impact on both project outcomes and the future direction of the business.

What's in it for you?

Strategic Technical Influence - Shape engineering standards, methodologies and delivery excellence.

Industry-Leading Projects - Support some of the world's most complex data centre and mission-critical developments.

Business Impact - Influence technical direction across multiple regions and disciplines.

Thought Leadership - Establish yourself as a recognised authority within the industry.

People Development - Develop senior engineering talent and strengthen organisational capability.

Global Collaboration - Work closely with experts across an international business.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide technical leadership across major mechanical engineering projects within data centre environments.
• Review and assure complex engineering designs.
• Support strategic project pursuits and client engagements.
• Drive continuous improvement and technical excellence initiatives.
• Mentor senior engineers and technical leaders.
• Support business growth through technical expertise.
• Represent the business within the wider industry.
• Proven track record of technical leadership.
• Expertise in critical mechanical infrastructure.
• Strong client engagement and stakeholder management capability.
• Ability to influence engineering teams and strategic decisions.

Learning & Development

You will be joining a community that focuses on learning and development through regular lunch and learn sessions and investment in accredited professional courses or educational programmes. You can set the pace for your professional development, and whatever path you choose, you will receive relevant support.