Technical Director (DC CA lead)

In this role you lead the Data Centre CA team and drive multi-disciplinary delivery across UK and EMEA for hyperscale and co-location projects. You will shape project execution, client engagement, and work-winning activities while aligning with AECOM’s sector strategy and thought leadership. You’ll collaborate with global colleagues to maintain consistent delivery across diverse projects and interfaces with AHJs and GCs. This is a growth-focused leadership position in a fast-expanding Data Centre sector.

• hybrid work options
• competitive compensation and benefits
• well-being programs
• global, publicly traded firm with opportunities for growth
• access to industry-leading technology and thinking
• transformational work with big impact

• Lead and develop the Data Centre CA team across multiple disciplines
• Oversee CA services monitoring including Architectural, Structural, Civil, Ground Engineering, Landscape, Mechanical, Electrical, BAS, Telecoms, Security, Public Health, Fire Engineering and LEED
• Provide Principle Designer and Responsible Designer services during construction and interface with local AHJ and GCs
• Coordinate multi-discipline, site-based teams supported by office-based design teams
• Manage design services during construction to accommodate client and GC-driven changes
• Maintain a consistent approach across projects despite different GCs and client reps
• Ensure project deliverables are fully developed and meet diverse client needs
• Engage in Work Winning and Business Development to leverage opportunities for MEP solutions in DC sector
• Provide programme management and commercial oversight for major projects to ensure delivery commitments
• Monitor project risk and KPIs and assist in issue/risk resolution
• Deliver seamless, on-time Mechanical services across the region
• Partner with clients to understand their business, organization, and market needs

• Strong background in delivering Mechanical or Electrical projects in Data Centres and Mission Critical Environments
• Proven leadership of DC project workstreams in UK and ideally across EMEA
• Demonstrable client-facing and work-winning experience
• Excellent team leadership and development capability
• Detailed knowledge of Mechanical or Electrical design and engineering practices for Data Centres and client interfacing
• Strong commercial acumen and experience managing project financials
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Good financial understanding to support project success

• Client facing
• Team leadership and development
• Excellent communication
• Mechanical or Electrical design for Data Centres
• MEP coordination across disciplines
• Project management and risk management