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

Company: AECOM
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you lead mechanical design for data centre projects within a global infrastructure firm. You will guide multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, energy-efficient solutions that meet client needs and project constraints. You’ll stay ahead of industry trends and bring innovative approaches to project design and delivery. This is a chance to shape scalable data centre architectures while collaborating across regions and disciplines.

Pay / Benefits

  • hybrid work options
  • relocation opportunities
  • well-being program
  • compensation and benefits programs
  • global exposure
  • inclusive culture

Responsibilities

  • Oversee mechanical design and engineering for data centre projects, optimizing performance and energy efficiency.
  • Lead project delivery with cross-functional teams to meet timelines and budgets with high quality.
  • Engage with clients to understand needs and provide tailored engineering solutions.
  • Mentor junior engineers and foster a learning-driven team culture.
  • Stay abreast of industry advancements and integrate innovative design approaches.

Key requirements

  • Proven experience in mechanical engineering within the data centre sector, with design and project management focus.
  • Relevant degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field; professional registration is a plus.
  • Strong leadership ability to guide teams, manage stakeholders, and drive project success.
  • Experience working in or with data centre markets from prominent regions is desirable.
  • leadership
  • stakeholder management
  • collaboration
  • mechanical design
  • energy efficiency
  • project management

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Posted: October 1st, 2026