Technical Director Mechanical Engineering

Overview

As Director of Mechanical Engineering for EMEA, you lead the MCE function within Vantage’s design and construction program. You guide a team of engineers to deliver reliable, cost‑effective critical infrastructure and drive design excellence across projects. You collaborate with cross‑functional leaders to align on strategy, risk, and operations, from design through transition to life support. This role offers impact at scale in a fast‑growing hyperscale environment with a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Pay / Benefits

• above market total compensation package
• health and welfare benefits
• retirement plan
• paid leave
• training and development
• recognition and development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the EMEA Mechanical Engineering team and align with Vantage’s business goals
• Drive innovation and best practices in mechanical design for data center construction
• Manage and develop engineers, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Oversee planning, design, and execution of multiple projects within budget and quality standards
• Coordinate with facilities operations, sales, and other departments to ensure seamless delivery
• Lead risk management, mitigation, and lessons learned for continuous improvement
• Own resource allocation, SOW creation, and management for engineering design on projects
• Support technical due diligence and customer engagement during build‑out and leases
• Oversee vendor management and ensure compliance with codes and specifications
• Ensure site requirements meet program standards and operations needs

Key requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
• 10+ years in data center mechanical engineering management or equivalent, 15+ preferred
• Data Center experience required; EMEA construction market experience required; NA experience preferred
• Knowledge of Revit, BIM, and Navisworks
• Experience with critical cooling and power infrastructure; building and fire codes knowledge
• Excellent communication skills for executive and cross‑functional collaboration
• Willingness to travel 25–50%
• Chartered/Professional Engineer credentials preferred

• communication
• leadership
• collaboration
• Revit
• BIM
• Navisworks

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