Principal Mechanical Engineer - Data Centres TLNT1_NI in Belfast

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our Buildings & Places sector, specializing in data centre design and delivery. As a technical leader and ambassador for AECOM's data centre practice, you'll represent our expertise across the EMEA region and contribute to our global network. You'll lead mechanical engineering projects within multidisciplinary teams, drawing on your proven experience delivering complex data centre facilities for leading technology clients. This is a strategic role created in response to our sustained growth in the Technology and Data Centre sector. You'll be instrumental in strengthening AECOM's position as a trusted partner in the Hyperscale and Co-location markets, both regionally and globally. Your contributions will extend beyond project delivery to include thought leadership and shaping our sector's strategic direction.

The Opportunity

Working from either our London, Manchester, Belfast or Plymouth office on a hybrid basis, you'll join a dynamic team experiencing significant expansion. This role offers the chance to develop your career with a company that delivers both specialist and integrated multidisciplinary solutions to data centre clients.

We're looking for someone with:

• Extensive technical delivery experience on data centre projects for technology firms
• A proven track record of successful project delivery as a Principal Engineer
• The ability to lead technical teams and collaborate across geographies
• Ambition to contribute to thought leadership and strategic growth

Qualifications

Here's what we're looking for:

• Chartered Engineer or Architect (or equivalent professional qualification).
• Extensive experience in data centre design and/or project management.
• Proven experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams on complex data centre projects.
• Strong understanding of permitting processes, building systems, regulations, and construction methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of Revit and digital design workflows.
• A clear work history and proof of professional development and learning.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer or Accredited Tier Professional.

Additional Information

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. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivalled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities.

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 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, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. 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. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.