Technical Director - Mechanical Data Centre Design

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Due to continued growth in our Technology / Data Centre Sector, we are seeking an experienced Technical Director - Mechanical Data Centre Design with a strong track record in project delivery. This role is central to strengthening AECOM’s position in the Hyperscale and Co-location markets and contributing to sector strategy and Thought Leadership.

Working within our Data Centres Market Sector, you will act as a key ambassador for the data centre community across ANZ and within AECOM globally. With proven experience delivering data centre projects for major technology clients, you will lead mechanical engineering within multi-disciplinary teams and collaborate closely with our global Data Centre network.

The role can be based in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane.

How you’ll make a difference:

• Lead mechanical delivery for data centre projects, acting as a recognised technical expert and ensuring all outputs meet the needs of our diverse client base.
• Drive project excellence by defining objectives and deliverables, organising schedules and resources, applying strong engineering judgement, and ensuring consistent, high-quality standards across the Data Centre Mechanical sector.
• Provide strategic oversight for APAC technical delivery, including setting benchmarks, managing risk, mentoring and developing the team, and supporting knowledge transfer across the sector.
• Strengthen client partnerships by fully understanding their business, organisational structure and culture, and proactively responding to their requirements and market changes.
• Lead sector growth activities, including bid and proposal development, thought leadership contributions, and ensuring seamless, co-ordinated Mechanical services delivery across the region.

The qualities that help you thrive:

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

• Extensive experience delivering mechanical engineering projects within Data Centres and other Mission Critical environments, with strong client-facing credentials and a reputation for technical excellence.
• Proven capability in work winning alongside strong commercial acumen, including the management of project teams, budgets, schedules and quality.
• In-depth knowledge of Mechanical design and engineering practices for Data Centres, with a clear understanding of how technical requirements interface with client needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively both internally and externally, and eligibility to obtain Baseline (or higher) AGSVA clearance.
• Relevant professional qualifications, including a degree (or equivalent), Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer (ATD) certification, and registration or eligibility for registration (e.g., CPEng, NER), ideally complemented by Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with CIBSE or an equivalent institute.

Why you’ll love working with us:

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year         
• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.