London - EMEA Region Fantastic opportunity for a Design Director (Mechanical) to help propel the next chapter of growth for a Private Equity firm managing an investment fund of over $10 billion.ResponsibilitiesLead project feasibility and diligence activities by evaluating zoning, utility infrastructure, permitting, and environmental risks for prospective data center sites.Assemble, manage, and oversee multi-disciplinary teams of local and global consultants, architects, and engineers to mitigate delivery risk.Drive concept development and scoping by creating well-communicated presentations and narratives for internal and external stakeholders.Act as the primary contact for design management, guiding design decisions, team meetings, and milestones through to permitting completion.Develop and maintain technical design standards that capture industry mechanical engineering preferences and optimize project development cycles.Engage directly with target hyperscale clients to support sales requests and translate their technical criteria into specific project design requirements.Provide commercial reporting and support, actively assessing the financial impact of technically led design decisions.QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.Minimum of 5 years of data center design experience, with registered, licensed, or chartered status preferred.Deep technical expertise in cooling system design, chiller plants, heat rejection, mechanical redundancy, and energy efficiency optimization.Extensive experience with building management systems (BMS), ventilation, fire suppression, and mechanical prefabrication techniques.Proficiency in drafting and spatial analysis utilizing AutoCAD and/or Revit.Proven experience operating within multi-disciplinary design teams and overseeing the construction document development process.Demonstrated knowledge of core EMEA data center markets, local codes, ordinances, and development standards.
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Private Equity Data Center Design Director in London employer: Clear.
Join a dynamic and innovative Data Centre developer that prioritises employee growth and offers a competitive salary package. With a strong focus on collaboration and strategic influence, this role provides the opportunity to shape the future of scalable, AI-ready infrastructure across Europe. The company fosters a supportive work culture that values autonomy and encourages professional development, making it an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in a high-growth environment.
