Associate / Associate Director - Mechanical (Data Centres) - #1715400

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Associate or Associate Director (Mechanical) to join our established Data Centre specialist team within our successful MEP division. Our national data centre team work collaboratively and as such we welcome applications from candidates based in London, Cardiff, Bristol, Birmingham or Scotland (Glasgow/Edinburgh).

Its an exciting time to be joining the team – we have a proven track record of managing data centre projects across the UK and are now looking to expand our team and take on larger projects. You will have the opportunity to work on state-of-the-art data centre projects that drive the future of technology, expand your skill set and progress with your career.

Responsibilities

You will play a critical part in the planning, design, and maintenance of world class data centres. Key responsibilities also include:

• Design and Planning : Collaborate with senior engineers to contribute to the mechanical design of data centres, ensuring efficient and reliable operations.
• Project Support: Assist in project management tasks, such as creating project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
• Technical Analysis: Conduct technical analyses, calculations, and simulations to optimize data center performance and energy efficiency.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive engineering documentation, including schematics, diagrams, and technical reports.
• Quality Assurance: Perform quality control checks to ensure that all mechanical systems meet industry standards and specifications.
• Maintenance: Participate in the development of maintenance strategies and procedures to ensure the ongoing reliability of data center equipment.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including architects, project managers, and contractors, to achieve project goals.
• Compliance: Stay up-to-date with industry codes, standards, and regulations related to data center engineering, and ensure projects adhere to these requirements.
  
  

Our MEP & Data Centre Team

Our team explain how waste heat can be captured and re-used effectively and efficiently, allowing us to make zero carbon data centres a reality! Find out more about our specific data centre projects here .

Our MEP team are specialists in energy, sustainability, and engineering design. We bring buildings to life and create award winning, high-performance environments that enhance the built environment – working across all sectors including commercial, industrial, leisure, retail, manufacturing, logistics, heritage and residential.

We offer a fresh approach to MEP, getting involved early, working collaboratively with the design team, highlighting options, guiding design development, and using our expertise to help clients make key decisions.

Most importantly, you’ll find us a lively, good-spirited team, passionate about what we’re doing and enjoying each other’s company – we’ll be sure to give you a warm welcome too! Check out our MEP project portfolio here .

About You

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• Proven experience as an Associate/Associate Director with a strong track record of client engagement, project management, mechanical delivery and training junior members within the data centre industry.
• Relevant mechanical engineering qualification at HNC, HND, Bachelors or Masters level.
• Ideally a chartered engineer or working towards membership with a relevant institution.
• Sound knowledge of BIM processes, Review, IES and other design software.
• Working knowledge of current building regulations with a strong understanding and passion to apply sustainable design principles.
  
  

About Stantec

As a global design leader with over 31,000 engineers, architects, scientists, and project managers, Stantec is dedicated to designing with communities in mind. Our diverse expertise allows us to tackle projects of all sizes from complex urban developments to impactful neighbourhood initiatives, while connecting across our worldwide network to support one another and share knowledge. This commitment not only helps the communities we serve to thrive but enriches the growth and experience of our own people.

In the UK and Ireland, our growing team of 4,000 is both agile and influential, able to make a meaningful difference by creating solutions that respect the environment and enhance community value. Whether you’re just starting your career or are an experienced professional, your voice is valued here. Our collaborative culture encourages entrepreneurial thinking, ensuring everyone’s ideas are heard.

Our approach for clients is grounded in the belief that we’re stronger together. By merging Hydrock’s capabilities with Stantec’s multidisciplinary services in buildings, infrastructure, environmental science, energy, and sustainability, we’re uniquely positioned as a major force in the UK market, providing a powerful platform for future growth.

What We Offer

• Inspiring and supportive colleagues
• Recognition for hard work and career progression
• Opportunities to develop both technical and soft skills
• Competitive starting salary
• Community involvement through “Stantec in the Community” initiatives
• Flexible benefits, including a green car leasing scheme
  
  

A Culture of Inclusion and Opportunity

Stantec champions diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we’re committed to creating a supportive environment where every employee can perform at their best. Flexibility is essential to our culture, and we aim to accommodate all employees fairly.

We consider all application individually with the required qualifications and knowledge without regard to any of the  protected characteristics . We would like to provide everyone with a fair selection, assessment and employment experience so we ask with are made aware of any physical or neurodiverse condition within your application for which appropriate reasonable adjustments can be made by us.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Once you’ve applied through our careers site, we strive to respond promptly after reviewing your application. The employer for this position is Hydrock Consultants Ltd, part of the Stantec group of companies.