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About the Role

Vantage is seeking a Director, Mechanical Engineering, EMEA to lead design and engineering within the construction process. This role involves managing a team of mechanical engineers and Technical Leads focused on data center critical infrastructure systems, overseeing schematic design, specification development, submittal review, design document review, installation oversight, commissioning, and transition to operations. The position also includes responsibility for team career development, recruitment, and training on Vantage's mechanical engineering standards.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of highly skilled mechanical engineers and Technical Leads focused on data center critical infrastructure systems.
Oversee high-level schematic system design, specification development, submittal review, and design document review.
Provide oversight of installation, participate in commissioning, and manage transition to operations.
Act as the single point of contact for the rest of the organization and own the design output.
Responsible for the career development of all engineers reporting to you.
Responsible for the recruitment of new members for the team.
Responsible for the training and onboarding of all EMEA employees to the mechanical engineering standards of Vantage.
Serve as the point of contact for leaders of departments involved in program development.
Ensure consistency of product delivery through collaboration with managers and directors of other Vantage development regions.
Resolve complex engineering challenges.
Ensure existing standards are executed and enhanced for each project.
Evaluate designs and provide engineering analysis to balance CAPEX and OPEX costs.
Participate, contribute, and lead cross-functional initiatives to shape and drive the company's long-term vision.
Provide visionary leadership and set the strategic direction for the Mechanical Engineering team in the EMEA region.
Drive innovation and best practices in mechanical engineering design and construction.
Develop and implement long-term mechanical engineering plans and initiatives.
Build and lead a high-performing mechanical engineering team.
Mentor and guide team members, promoting their professional growth and development.
Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
Oversee the planning, design, and execution of multiple engineering projects across the EMEA region.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project delivery and customer satisfaction.
Implement effective project management practices and tools.
Engage with internal and external stakeholders to build strong working relationships.
Act as the key point of contact for mechanical engineering-related inquiries.
Champion a culture of continuous improvement within the mechanical engineering team.
Identify potential risks and challenges in engineering projects and develop risk management strategies.
Implement lessons learned from previous projects.
Be prepared for frequent travel across the EMEA region to oversee project sites, collaborate with teams, and engage with stakeholders.
Develop and implement emergency response protocols.
Manage mechanical engineering activities and provide engineering support from site adaptation through commissioning.
Drive mechanical engineering decisions to conclusion.
QA/QC work products of direct reports and confirm accuracy.
Manage inputs and delivery of work products from internal team members.
Own resource allocation and project workflow for direct reports and third-party contingent workforce.
Statement of Work (SOW) creation and management for engineering design.
Support Corporate Development with technical due diligence reviews.
Support sales in customer engagement during build-out and fulfillment of requirements tied to leases.
Engineering vendor management including qualification and relationship building.
Ensure lessons learned at a project level are documented and placed in the feedback loop for continuous improvement at a program level.
Coordinate with site operations to confirm site adapt project requirements meet program standards and operations requirements.
Provide support for any issues that arise once the critical infrastructure is in operation.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, or similar technical field, from an accredited university or college.
10+ years of experience in data center mechanical engineering management or equivalent managerial positions required, 15 years preferred.
Data Center experience is required.
Experience in EMEA construction markets is required; experience in NA construction markets preferred.
Understanding of Revit, BIM, and Navisworks environments.
Working knowledge of critical cooling infrastructure and critical power infrastructure within a data center project.
Working knowledge of building and fire codes ordinances.
Excellent communication skills to effectively work with present information to executive management, operations, sales engineering, and finance.
National and international travel required is expected to be between 25% and 50% but may vary over time as the business evolves.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering
Data Center Critical Infrastructure
Schematic System Design
Specification Development
Submittal Review
Design Document Review
Installation Oversight
Commissioning
Transition to Operations
Team Leadership
Career Development
Recruitment
Training and Onboarding
Cross-functional Collaboration
Project Management
Risk Management
Revit
BIM
Navisworks
Critical Cooling Infrastructure
Critical Power Infrastructure
Building Codes
Fire Codes
Communication Skills
Technical Due Diligence

Location

EMEA

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Director
10+ years of experience
15 years preferred

Education Level

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or similar technical field
Accredited engineering credentials preferred (Chartered / Professional Engineer)

Benefits

Above market total compensation package
Comprehensive suite of health and welfare benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations
Training and development opportunities

About the Company

Vantage powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises.
Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.
Vantage designs, builds and operates resilient, sustainable digital infrastructure for the world’s leading technology companies with a relentless focus on our customers’ experience.
Our vision is to be the leading hyperscale data center provider globally, making a positive and sustainable impact in the communities in which we operate.
Our core values are Trust, Accountability, Respect and Agility.
As integral part of the EMEA CTO Group, the core objective of the MCE team is to drive design excellence, innovation, standardization, and continuous improvement to enable the delivery of cost-effective and high-quality infrastructure, delivered safely and always on time.
Striving for operational excellence, we specialize in pioneering technical design solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers.

Equal Opportunity

Vantage is an Equal Opportunity Employer.