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