Associate Director – Mechanical Design

4 weeks ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Dillon Engineering Services Full time
Overview

Associate Director – Mechanical Design (Data Centres)

This role is for a Principal Mechanical Engineer with a strong track record in data centre design, offering flexibility to suit your preferred working arrangement—staff or long-term contract.

Role Details

Title: Principal Mechanical Design Engineer / Associate Director

Region: EMEA

Flexibility: Hybrid and Remote working options available

Discipline: Engineering

Ref Code: DES-1013

Employment Type: Permanent staff or long-term contract options available

Recruitment Consultant | M&E Engineering and Construction Sectors

Why This Role?

This role is ideal for a professional with a strong background in data centre design, field engineering, and lifecycle project delivery. The successful candidate must bring extensive technical and mechanical design expertise and be able to confidently lead the engineering delivery of complex, fast-paced projects in critical infrastructure environments.

Role Responsibilities
  • Lead the delivery of major mechanical engineering packages for hyperscale and co-location data centre projects.
  • Serve as the technical lead across mechanical design, coordination, and project execution.
  • Deliver comprehensive mechanical design packages including equipment sizing, layouts, and system integration.
  • Drive innovation in mechanical systems and controls with a focus on energy efficiency and reliability.
  • Ensure all design outputs align with international standards and client requirements.
  • Conduct site surveys and develop detailed reports and recommendations.
  • Coordinate design inputs with internal teams and external consultants.
  • Oversee installation, commissioning, and handover processes to ensure systems meet performance criteria.
  • Provide expert-level guidance on HVAC, piping, BMS, and mechanical controls systems.
  • Maintain rigorous QA/QC on all technical documentation and design deliverables.
  • Mentor and support junior engineering team members.
  • Represent the business in client and stakeholder meetings, providing clear and confident technical leadership.
Role Requirements
  • Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  • Chartered Engineer status (or actively working toward).
  • A minimum of 8–10 years' mechanical engineering experience, with at least 5 years dedicated to data centre or ICT mission-critical projects.
  • Exceptional technical and mechanical design knowledge—essential.
  • Strong understanding of international design codes and standards (ASHRAE, ISO, ISPE, NFPA, BS-EN, etc.).
  • Proficient in software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, HAP, Trace 700, and equipment sizing tools.
  • Proven ability to independently produce full mechanical design packages including detailed calculations and specifications.
  • Solid experience in both office-based design and site-based technical support roles.
  • Excellent communication, coordination, and team leadership skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple project interfaces in a high-pressure, client-facing environment.
  • Note: Competitive salary based on experience; benefits include 23 days annual leave (increasing to 28 with service) and pension scheme with company contributions.
  • Hybrid and Remote working options.
Who Should Apply?

This role is for professionals who are experts in mechanical design for mission-critical ICT and data centre facilities. We are specifically looking for individuals with a deep technical skillset, proven delivery experience, and the ability to operate confidently in both design and field engineering roles.

Interested in Learning More?

For a confidential conversation, reach out to Jessica:

094 931 6003

County Dublin, Ireland


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