Associate Director – Mechanical Engineering
My client is seeking an Associate Director – Mechanical Engineering to lead the delivery of complex projects across sectors including data centres, commercial, advanced manufacturing, and mixed-use developments.
The business has a strong and growing presence in the global data centre sector, delivering hyperscale and colocation projects internationally. This offers an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to one of the fastest-growing and most technically advanced areas of engineering.
Data centre experience is not required, but an interest in mission critical and high-performance environments is highly beneficial.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead mechanical design delivery across all project stages
* Manage major projects, including hyperscale data centre schemes
* Act as senior technical lead in client and design team meetings
* Oversee project performance (commercial, programme, risk, resourcing)
* Collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams
* Support business development and client relationships
* Mentor and develop engineering staff
Requirements
* Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering
* Chartered Engineer or equivalent experience
* Strong background in complex building services projects
* Knowledge of HVAC, cooling systems, and energy-efficient design
* Understanding of sustainability and Net Zero principles
* Strong leadership and communication skills
* Data centre experience not essential