Associate Director - Mechanical

Associate Director – Mechanical Engineering (Data Centers & Mission Critical)

 

Location: Dublin, Ireland
Position Type: Permanent
Salary: Highly Competitive Executive Package + Benefits
Work Arrangement: Flexible Working & Excellent Work-Life Balance

 

Our client is a leading international engineering consultancy specialising in the design and delivery of data centers and mission-critical facilities across Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and beyond. As part of their continued growth strategy, they are seeking an exceptional Associate Director – Mechanical Engineering to help lead and expand their Dublin operation.

This is not a traditional management role. The successful candidate will be a highly technical engineering leader who has progressed through a mechanical engineering career pathway and established themselves as a recognised authority within the data center sector. You will play a pivotal role in developing the Dublin office, strengthening client relationships with some of the world's largest hyperscale operators, and supporting the growth of the wider international business.

 

The Opportunity

This position offers the chance to become a key figure within an ambitious and rapidly expanding business, working on some of the most complex and high-profile data center developments in Europe.

You will be expected to provide both technical leadership and strategic direction, ensuring engineering excellence across major hyperscale and mission-critical projects while helping to build and develop the Dublin team.

The successful individual will be equally comfortable discussing detailed cooling strategies, critical mechanical infrastructure, and resilience requirements with senior engineers as they are presenting solutions directly to clients.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational leadership for major data center and mission-critical projects.
• Act as the senior mechanical engineering authority within the Dublin office.
• Lead the development and growth of the local team while supporting wider international business objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with hyperscale, colocation, and technology clients.
• Oversee the delivery of complex mechanical building services designs, ensuring technical excellence throughout the project lifecycle.
• Guide engineering teams on critical infrastructure systems, cooling strategies, HVAC design, chilled water systems, heat rejection, resilience, and sustainability initiatives.
• Mentor and support Principal Engineers, Senior Engineers, and developing technical professionals.
• Review and challenge engineering solutions, ensuring the highest standards of quality and innovation.
• Support business development activities, project pursuits, and client engagement initiatives.
• Work closely with regional and global leadership teams to strengthen the company's market presence in Ireland and Europe.

  

 Candidate Requirements

• Extensive Data Center and Mission Critical project experience is essential.
• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status preferred.
• Significant experience delivering complex mechanical building services solutions within hyperscale, colocation, or mission-critical environments.
• Strong expertise in:
  • Critical cooling systems
  • HVAC design
  • Chilled water systems
  • Heat rejection technologies
  • Mechanical resilience strategies
  • Energy efficiency and sustainability solutions
  • Mission-critical mechanical infrastructure

 

Leadership & Technical Capability

The successful candidate must demonstrate:

• A strong technical engineering background, having progressed from hands-on engineering and design roles into leadership.
• The ability to serve as the technical authority within the business.
• Experience mentoring and supporting Principal Engineers and senior technical professionals.
• Sufficient technical depth and credibility to challenge, guide, and influence highly experienced engineering teams.
• A genuine passion for engineering excellence rather than purely project or people management.
• Proven experience engaging directly with major hyperscale clients.
• Comfortable leading technical discussions and design reviews with organisations such as:
  • Colocation operators
  • Global technology organisations
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience supporting business growth initiatives.

 

 

Why Join?

Shape the Growth of a Strategic Dublin Office

This is a rare opportunity to join at a key stage of expansion and play a leading role in building the Dublin operation while working closely with an established international engineering team.

Technical Leadership Position

Take ownership as a recognised subject matter expert within the data center sector and influence the technical direction of major projects across Europe.

Work on Industry-Leading Projects

Support the delivery of some of the most advanced hyperscale and mission-critical facilities in the market, serving organisations that power cloud computing, AI, telecommunications, and digital infrastructure globally.

 

Genuine Career Influence

Join a business where your expertise will directly contribute to team development, client growth, technical excellence, and long-term business strategy.

Supportive Culture & Work-Life Balance

Benefit from a collaborative environment that encourages professional development, leadership growth, continuous learning, and a healthy balance between career and personal life.

 

Apply Now

Please submit your CV highlighting your data center project experience, technical leadership credentials, and experience working directly with hyperscale clients.