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
• 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