Mechanical Technical Director

Technical Director - Mechanical

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to take a strategic leadership role within an expanding M&E team, driving the delivery of complex data centre and mission-critical projects across the UK.

Location: London

Salary: 75,(Apply online only),000 + Package Benefits

Job Description

The Resolute Group is proud to partner with an international Engineering and Design Consultancy to support the continued growth of their Building Services division. With a strong project pipeline within the data centre sector, this role offers the chance to lead from the front as the Technical Director (Mechanical), shaping design standards, mentoring a high-performing team, and influencing project delivery at the highest level.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical engineering discipline on major projects, providing technical direction and ensuring best-in-class design delivery.
• Oversee the development of mechanical systems designs, including cooling, ventilation, and HVAC solutions for large-scale data centre environments.
• Work closely with electrical and structural counterparts to ensure fully coordinated MEP solutions within BIM/Revit environments.
• Act as the technical authority for the mechanical discipline, conducting design reviews and approving technical outputs.
• Provide strategic leadership on project planning, resource allocation, and quality assurance across multiple concurrent projects.
• Support business growth by contributing to bids, proposals, and client presentations, ensuring designs align with commercial objectives.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, sustainability initiatives, and digital design advancements to keep the company at the forefront of innovation.

Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Experience leading mechanical design teams within the building services or data centre sector.
• Proven technical expertise in mechanical systems design for mission-critical or large commercial projects.
• Strong working knowledge of BIM/Revit and coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.

PLEASE NOTE

You need to be living and eligible to work in England to be suitable for this position.

If you are interested in this position, please feel free to apply through this link or contact Meike Tomlinson or Fiona Cooper via LinkedIn or call The Resolute Group on (phone number removed).

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The Resolute Group is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all prospective professionals. No individual will be unjustly discriminated against. This includes but is not limited to, discrimination because of age, colour, nationality, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, and political beliefs.