Lead Mechanical Engineer- Mission Critical (Data Centers)
GHDAbu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Posted November 25, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
GHD is one of the world’s leading professional services companies operating in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and driven Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our Global Data Centre Design Team (Mission Critical), based in our UAE offices. This is a senior leadership position for a technically accomplished engineer with a strong track record in the design and delivery of complex data centre and mission critical projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or Building Services Engineering (Master’s degree or Chartered Engineer status preferred)
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years focused on mission critical and/or data centre projects
- Proven expertise in cooling system design for high-availability environments
- Strong understanding of mechanical-electrical integration, controls/BMS strategies, and commissioning processes for data centres
- Proficiency in design tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, IES, CFD modelling, or equivalent
- Demonstrated ability to produce technical designs, calculations, and specifications to a high standard
- Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead discussions, influence outcomes, and work across multiple disciplines and geographies
Benefits
- Opportunity to work on globally significant mission critical projects
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
- Continuous professional development and global career pathways
- Opportunity to contribute to industry-leading innovation
- Diverse and inclusive work environment