Technical Director- Data Centres (Mechanical)

Egis Group; Karnataka; On-site; INR 4,200,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis Group is seeking a Senior Mechanical Director for our India operations, spanning Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai and Gurgaon. You will lead the mechanical design authority for hyperscale and colocation data centres, ensuring technical excellence from concept to handover and driving client engagement at the C-level.

You will mentor engineers, oversee QA/QC, and manage P&L for the mechanical discipline while coordinating with BIM, electrical, and architecture teams in a fast-paced, multi-region

Qualifications

• 18+ years in mechanical or HVAC engineering, with 8+ years in data centres.
• Proven delivery of hyperscale and colocation facilities, ideally multi site and multi region.
• Prior experience at Director, Associate Director or Technical Director level.
• Track record of managing a P&L or significant commercial responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical discipline leadership on hyperscale and colocation data centre projects.
• Set and uphold design standards, QA/QC and technical governance.
• Lead client presentations, design reviews and technical interviews at senior level.
• Support bids and proposals, including strategy, scope, resourcing and fee build up.
• Own P&L performance for the mechanical discipline: utilisation, margin, forecasting and resource planning.
• Coach, mentor and develop senior engineers and team leads.
• Work with BIM and digital teams to drive coordinated, efficient delivery.
• Build relationships with hyperscalers, colocation operators, developers and contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Client engagement

P&L management

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Education

Chartered engineer (CEng) or equivalent

Degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

BIM

MS Project

Job description

Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work together with our clients, across every aspect of transport, energy, and the built environment to build a more balanced, sustainable, and resilient world. The Egis Group has more than 50 years of experience and a team of 23,500 employees in over 70 countries around the world. Joining our Group means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

The position is open across Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, and Gurgaon.

Role purpose

• Lead the technical delivery and reputation of Egis's data centre mechanical design offer across India
• Act as the senior mechanical authority on hyperscale and colocation programmes, from concept through to handover
• Combine technical leadership with client engagement, bid support and P&L accountability

Key responsibilities

• Provide mechanical discipline leadership on hyperscale and colocation data centre projects
• Set and uphold design standards, QA/QC and technical governance
• Lead client presentations, design reviews and technical interviews at senior level
• Support bids and proposals, including strategy, scope, resourcing and fee build up
• Own P&L performance for the mechanical discipline: utilisation, margin, forecasting and resource planning
• Coach, mentor and develop senior engineers and team leads
• Work with BIM and digital teams to drive coordinated, efficient delivery
• Build relationships with hyperscalers, colocation operators, developers and contractors

Discipline focus: Mechanical

• Cooling strategy for hyperscale and colocation facilities, including air, hybrid and liquid cooling (direct to chip, immersion)
• Chilled water systems, heat rejection, and water use optimisation
• PUE and WUE performance and energy efficiency
• Resilience concepts (N+1, 2N) and input to testing and commissioning
• Coordination with electrical, architecture, structure and BIM teams

• 18+ years in mechanical or HVAC engineering, with 8+ years in data centres
• Proven delivery of hyperscale and colocation facilities, ideally multi site and multi region
• Prior experience at Director, Associate Director or Technical Director level
• Track record of managing a P&L or significant commercial responsibility
• Excellent presentation, negotiation and interpersonal skills, comfortable with C level and client stakeholders
• Strong coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams, with a working knowledge of BIM
• Chartered or professionally qualified engineer (CEng or equivalent), registered with a relevant professional body
• Degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline

Desirable

• Middle East data centre experience
• Experience working on international or multicultural teams
• Experience building or scaling a data centre practice

• Chartered Engineer (CE) or equivalent professional certification
• Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM) projects
• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies
• Experience in client liaison and stakeholder management
• Knowledge of sustainable design practices and green building standards
• Experience with site inspections and quality assurance verification
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Commitment to professional development and continuous learning