Associate/Associate Director, Mechanical (Data Centers)

Responsibilities

• Lead and chair progress, design team, and coordination meetings to drive data center project milestones and alignment
• Represent AECOM at client, design team, and progress meetings during design and construction phases to ensure stakeholder engagement
• Prepare outline scheme reports and technical design documentation to communicate project scope and details
• Contribute to contractor pre-qualification, respond to tender queries, and review tender submissions to support procurement decisions
• Participate in tender and client interviews to clarify project requirements and scope
• Ensure all project work complies with the Project Management Plan and Programme to meet deadlines and quality standards
• Deliver quality, sound, and efficient engineering design services reflected in data center project deliverables
• Conduct design checks and reviews with junior engineers to maintain technical accuracy and compliance
• Prepare design reports, calculations, drawings, specifications, cost estimations, and schedules to support project execution
• Gather necessary information from Architects, Quantity Surveyors, and Design Consultants to advance design progress
• Liaise effectively with clients, professional organizations, authorities, contractors, suppliers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to facilitate project delivery
• Identify and fulfill client requirements and expectations to ensure satisfaction and project success
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing training and support for their technical and professional development within AECOM

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification, or demonstrated successful delivery of design projects
• Minimum 8 years of experience, preferably with data center projects, including at least 3 years in detailed design, contractor coordination, and onsite experience
• Knowledge of engineering practices, techniques, procedures, and ability to interface with design teams and client needs
• Familiarity with regulations, industry standards, and good engineering design practices
• Experience managing conceptual designs through to completion and direct client engagement
• Proficiency in BIM (Revit) is an added advantage