AECOM is seeking an accomplished Technical Director to provide technical leadership across its expanding Data Centre practice in the UK Data Centre MEP team. This is a strategic role for an industry expert with significant experience in the design and delivery of mission-critical facilities, who can drive technical excellence, lead major client relationships, and help shape the growth of the data centre business across the UK and internationally.
Responsibilities
Act as a technical authority across major hyperscale and colocation data centre projects; Lead the development of innovative engineering solutions that support resilience, operational efficiency, sustainability, and future scalability; Provide strategic technical oversight and governance throughout all project stages, ensuring consistent quality and compliance with industry standards; Lead complex feasibility studies, design reviews, technical due diligence exercises, and client advisory commissions; Oversee project delivery, commissioning strategies, and operational readiness activities; Serve as a trusted advisor to major global data centre clients, contractors, developers, investors, and operators; Build and maintain senior-level relationships across key client accounts, identifying opportunities for growth and long-term partnerships; Represent the business externally through industry networks, conferences, technical presentations, and thought leadership initiatives; Support bids, proposals, and strategic pursuits by providing technical leadership and market insight; Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation; Champion knowledge sharing, professional development, and best practice across the wider Data Centre and Building Services teams; Support recruitment, succession planning, and capability development initiatives; Help shape the strategic direction of the Data Centre practice and contribute to long-term business planning and growth; Promote a strong Safety, Health & Environmental culture across all projects and teams; Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and company procedures; Provide leadership in resolving complex engineering challenges while maintaining the highest levels of quality assurance; Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated and coordinated design solutions; Support the adoption of emerging digital technologies, sustainable design approaches, and innovative engineering solutions within mission-critical environments; Travel nationally and occasionally internationally to project sites, client meetings, and offices as required
Requirements
Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline; Chartered Engineer (CEng) status through the IET, CIBSE, IMechE, or an equivalent professional institution; Extensive post-qualification experience in building services, mission-critical facilities, industrial infrastructure, or data centre engineering; Demonstrable experience leading the design and delivery of complex, multidisciplinary engineering projects; Strong understanding of data centre infrastructure, resilience strategies, sustainability objectives, and operational requirements; Proven track record of leading engineering teams and delivering major programmes for global clients; Excellent knowledge of relevant industry regulations, standards, commissioning requirements, and best practice methodologies; Strong commercial awareness with experience supporting business development, client engagement, and proposal activities; Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills; Full UK driving licence; Valid passport and willingness to travel nationally and internationally as required; Ability to obtain Security Clearance where project requirements necessitate this
Nice to have
Significant experience within the data centre sector, particularly hyperscale and colocation environments; Experience advising data centre operators, developers, investors, or major contractors; Experience delivering large-scale, international or multidisciplinary projects; Exposure to digital engineering, sustainable design methodologies, and emerging technologies within the built environment
Benefits
Hybrid work options; Wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs; Access to industry-leading technology and thinking; Transformational work with big impact and work flexibility
Wielka Brytania · Manchester
