Relocate to Australia: Data Centre – Mechanical Engineer, Associate Director

Company: AECOM
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will lead mechanical design for data centre projects within a global infrastructure firm. You will drive design excellence, oversee multidisciplinary delivery, and sustain energy-efficient outcomes. You will engage clients, mentor junior engineers, and stay ahead of industry trends to shape cutting-edge data centre solutions. This is a chance to influence high-profile projects and collaborate across diverse teams in a world-class environment.

Pay / Benefits

  • hybrid work options
  • global well-being program
  • compensation and benefits programs
  • access to industry-leading technology
  • transformational work with big impact
  • equal opportunity employer

Responsibilities

  • Oversee mechanical design and engineering for data centre projects, ensuring performance and energy efficiency
  • Lead project delivery with cross-functional teams to meet scope, schedule, and budget
  • Engage clients to understand needs and deliver tailored solutions
  • Mentor junior engineers and foster learning within the team
  • Stay current with industry advancements and embed innovative solutions into designs

Key requirements

  • Proven track record in mechanical engineering within the data centre sector, focusing on design and project management
  • Relevant degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field; professional engineering registration is a plus
  • Strong leadership to guide teams and manage stakeholders
  • Experience in data centre markets from prominent regions is desirable
  • leadership
  • stakeholder management
  • client relationship building
  • mechanical design for data centres
  • energy efficiency optimization
  • project management

Posted: September 14th, 2026