Ready to lead large-scale mechanical engineering projects and guide teams delivering critical infrastructure solutions?
As an Associate Director (Mechanical), you will provide technical and people leadership across complex data centre projects, helping to deliver high-quality engineering solutions from concept through to completion. This position offers the opportunity to influence both project outcomes and the future development of engineering teams.
You will oversee mechanical design strategy, mentor engineers and work closely with clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams. Your expertise will support the delivery of innovative, practical and efficient engineering solutions that meet the demands of highly technical environments.
What's in it for you?
Leadership influence - Play a key role in shaping project delivery, technical standards and team development.
Major project exposure - Work on some of the most complex and large-scale data centre developments across multiple regions.
Technical challenge - Help solve difficult engineering problems and oversee innovative mechanical solutions.
Client interaction - Develop strong relationships with clients and stakeholders while influencing critical project decisions.
Professional growth - Expand your leadership experience while contributing to business and team development.
Collaborative expertise - Work alongside highly skilled multidisciplinary teams committed to engineering excellence.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong mechanical engineering expertise within building services or mission-critical facilities
- Experience leading technical teams and coordinating multidisciplinary project delivery
- Ability to review and assure complex mechanical engineering designs and calculations
- Strong understanding of HVAC, cooling systems and related infrastructure
- Effective client-facing, communication and stakeholder management skills
- Commitment to quality, safety and engineering best practice
In addition, you will also join a community that focuses on learning and development through regular knowledge-sharing sessions and investment in accredited professional courses. You can set the pace for your own development, and whatever path you choose, you will receive the right support.
About Black & White Engineering
Black & White Engineering is a multi-award-winning engineering consultancy with more than 1,300 employees across the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and North America.
We specialise in the full spectrum of engineering design consultancy for the data centre sector, including Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP), Civil & Structural, Design Management, Sustainability, BIM, Power Systems and other infrastructure-related services.
Our engineering approach is grounded in practicality, technical excellence and operational efficiency. With rapid growth across regions, many colleagues have progressed from engineering roles into leadership positions — your future development is supported and recognised.
Ready to drive technical excellence on major data centre projects? Apply now.