Directeur Associé – Ingénierie Mécanique (Centre de données)
Are you an experienced mechanical engineering leader ready to shape the future of digital infrastructure across France and Europe? As an Associate Director – Mechanical Engineering (Directeur Associé – Ingénierie Mécanique), you'll have the opportunity to lead the delivery of some of the continent's most significant hyperscale and colocation data centre developments while influencing technical strategy, client relationships, and team growth. Based in our Paris office, this role combines hands‑on technical leadership with broader business impact. You'll work alongside industry‑leading clients and multidisciplinary engineering teams, providing direction on complex mechanical systems that underpin critical digital infrastructure. From concept design and technical assurance through to project delivery and client engagement, your expertise will help drive quality, innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence across a diverse portfolio of projects. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys combining engineering excellence with leadership responsibility. You'll play a visible role in developing people, strengthening client partnerships, supporting business growth, and helping shape the future direction of Black & White Engineering in one of Europe's fastest‑growing data centre markets. Whether acting as a trusted technical adviser (Conseil Technique) to clients, leading major project teams, or contributing to strategic business initiatives, you'll have the platform to make a lasting impact both within the organisation and across the wider industry. What's in It For You Strategic Leadership & Regional Impact You'll play a key role in the leadership of major data centre programmes across France and Europe, providing direction on complex mechanical engineering challenges while helping to shape the growth and development of our Paris operation (Agence Paris). Client Influence & Trusted Partnership You'll work directly with some of the industry's most influential developers, operators, and investors, acting as a trusted adviser (Partenaire de Confiance) and maintaining strong client relationships throughout project lifecycles. Your expertise will help clients make informed decisions that improve resilience, efficiency, sustainability, and long‑term operational performance. Technical Excellence & Innovation Working at the forefront of mission‑critical engineering, you'll provide technical leadership across complex mechanical systems including cooling plant, chilled water systems (Eau Glacée), HVAC (CVC – Chauffage, Ventilation et Climatisation), ventilation strategies, heat rejection systems, and fire protection infrastructure. You'll have the opportunity to influence technical standards, design methodologies, and engineering best practice across some of Europe's most advanced facilities. Career Development & Visibility Operating at the intersection of technical delivery, client engagement, and business leadership, you'll gain exposure to senior stakeholders, international clients, and strategic decision‑making. This role offers a clear pathway for those aspiring towards Director (Directeur) or Regional Leadership positions in the future. People Leadership & Team Growth You'll mentor, develop, and inspire talented engineers while supporting recruitment, succession planning, and capability development. Your leadership will help build a high‑performing engineering culture centred on collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence. Values‑Driven Environment Join a business that values Accountability, Integrity, Simplicity, and Supportiveness, where technical expertise is recognised, entrepreneurial thinking is encouraged, and leadership contributions have a direct influence on company success.
Strong understanding of cooling strategies, HVAC systems (CVC), chilled water infrastructure, heat transfer, energy efficiency, and resilience requirements within mission‑critical environments. Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and managing complex engineering projects across multiple stakeholders. Strong commercial awareness with experience managing client relationships, supporting business development activities (Développement Commercial), and contributing to project profitability. Thorough understanding of relevant French and European regulations, standards, and industry best practice including NF, EN, ISO, RE2020, and ASHRAE requirements. Chartered or professionally registered status is highly desirable.
In addition, you will be joining a community that focuses on learning and development through regular lunch and learn sessions, investment in accredited professional courses or educational programmes. You can set the pace for your professional development, and whatever path you choose, you will receive relevant support. Company Overview Black & White Engineering is a multi‑award‑winning engineering consultancy with offices across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. We are a leading provider of engineering design services for the data centre sector, delivering expertise across Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Civil and Structural, Power Systems, Sustainability, BIM, Design Management and wider specialist infrastructure disciplines. Our teams support projects across all areas of the construction industry, offering practical, efficient design solutions that prioritise real‑world installation, maintenance and operational performance. As one of the fastest‑growing consultancies in our industry, we offer genuine opportunities for progression - many of our engineers have developed into leadership roles as the business has expanded. Joining Black & White means making a meaningful impact with clients and colleagues, while receiving the recognition you deserve. Ready to take the lead? Apply now and let's build something extraordinary together. #J-18808-Ljbffr