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