Head of Mechanical Engineering (HVAC) - Data Centre Division
PM Group is a leading international project delivery firm, trusted by global clients to design, build, and deliver complex, high-performance facilities. Within our rapidly growing Data Centre sector, we are shaping scalable, sustainable, and future-ready infrastructure across Europe.
We are seeking an experienced and inspiring Head of Mechanical Engineering (HVAC) to lead the development of high-performance, resilient, and innovative cooling and ventilation solutions across our growing European data centre portfolio.
This is a senior leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of technical excellence, people leadership, and client engagement — shaping both engineering solutions and the teams that deliver them.
Responsibilities
As a key member of our design leadership team, you will:
- Define and lead the mechanical engineering strategy across multiple high-value projects
- Develop and deliver cutting-edge HVAC and thermal management solutions for mission-critical environments
- Build and grow a high-performing, multi-location engineering team
- Act as a trusted advisor to major clients, influencing design direction at the highest level
- Drive innovation in areas such as high-density cooling, sustainability, and modular design
You will play a central role in both engineering delivery and team development, including:
- Leading the design and optimisation of HVAC systems for complex data centre environments
- Providing hands-on technical leadership on critical and high-risk projects
- Developing scalable, efficient, and future-ready engineering solutions
- Mentoring and inspiring engineers, building a culture of collaboration and technical excellence
- Supporting client engagement, technical workshops, and strategic design discussions
- Contributing to business growth, bids, and capability development
Qualifications
- Extensive experience in mechanical (HVAC) design within data centres or mission-critical environments
- Strong understanding of cooling strategies, thermal management, and system resilience
- A passion for developing people and building high-performing teams
- The ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear, practical, and engaging way
- Experience working with major clients and multidisciplinary delivery teams
- A commercially aware mindset with an ability to balance performance, risk, and value
Key Attributes:
- Degree in Engineering or related discipline
- Chartered status (or equivalent) preferred
- Passion for technical excellence, leadership, and delivery at scale
- Collaboration across teams, regions, and cultures
Qualifications:
- Extensive experience in mechanical (HVAC) design within data centres or mission-critical environments
- Strong understanding of cooling strategies, thermal management, and system resilience
- A passion for developing people and building high-performing teams
- The ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear, practical, and engaging way
- Experience working with major clients and multidisciplinary delivery teams
- A commercially aware mindset with an ability to balance performance, risk, and value
Key Attributes:
- Degree in Engineering or related discipline
- Chartered status (or equivalent) preferred
- Passion for technical excellence, leadership, and delivery at scale
- Collaboration across teams, regions, and cultures
Education:UNAVAILABLEEmployment Type: FULL_TIME
