Technical Director (DC CA lead)

Overview

In this Mechanical Director role, you will lead the Data Centre CA team within AECOM’s Data Centres Market Sector, driving multi-disciplinary design delivery and client success across the UK and EMEA. You’ll shape project outcomes through strong leadership, risk-aware delivery, and proactive work winning, contributing to AECOM’s growth in hyperscale and co-location markets. This role anchors thought leadership and collaboration with global colleagues to ensure consistent, high-quality service. You’ll partner with clients to understand their business and deliver on ambitious data centre projects.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid work options
• competitive compensation and well-being programs
• global opportunities
• access to industry-leading technology
• transformational work with big impact
• employee development and growth

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Data Centre CA team across multiple disciplines (Architectural, Structural, Civil, Ground Engineering, Landscape, Mechanical, Electrical, BAS, Telecoms, Security, Public Health, Fire Engineering, LEED)
• Provide Principal Designer and Responsible Designer services during construction interfacing with AHJ and GCs
• Coordinate multi-discipline, site-based teams supported by design teams
• Deliver design services throughout construction to accommodate client and GC-driven changes
• Maintain consistent approach across projects for CA services across sites with different GCs and client reps
• Support Work Winning and Business Development using a strong DC sector pipeline
• Provide programme management and commercial oversight to ensure delivery commitments
• Monitor project risk and implement mitigation strategies and KPI tracking
• Ensure seamless, on-time delivery of Mechanical services across the region
• Engage with clients to understand their business structures and cultural needs, proactively addressing market changes

Key requirements

• Strong background in delivering Mechanical or Electrical projects in Data Centres and Mission Critical Environments
• Experience leading DC project work streams in UK and ideally across EMEA
• Proven client-facing and work-winning capabilities
• Demonstrated leadership and people-development skills
• Deep knowledge of M&E design, engineering practices, and interfaces with clients in Data Centres
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to manage project financials
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid financial understanding to drive project success
• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline; Chartered Engineer (CEng) with CIBSE or equivalent

• Client-focused
• Leadership and team development
• Excellent communication
• M&E design for data centres
• Project delivery management
• Risk management and KPI tracking

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