Principal Mechanical Engineer

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