Mechanical Associate Director – Frankfurt

This role offers the opportunity to influence both project outcomes and the longer‑term development of the business across the German and wider European markets.

What’s in It For You

High impact project leadership

You’ll take ownership of the mechanical scope for hyperscale and colocation data centres, guiding projects from concept through to commissioning. Your work will directly influence resilience, performance, and operational excellence across major European developments.

Client-facing influence

Acting as a trusted technical advisor, you’ll work closely with leading global clients, providing design assurance, strategic input, and value driven engineering recommendations across the full project lifecycle.

Technical depth & excellence

You’ll lead and review detailed mechanical designs—from HVAC and chilled water systems to fire protection and ventilation—ensuring alignment with Uptime Institute Tier requirements, ASHRAE guidelines, and international codes.

Leadership & talent development

You’ll mentor engineers, delegate effectively, and foster a culture built on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, helping shape the next generation of technical leaders.

Cross disciplinary collaboration

Working closely with electrical, structural, architectural, sustainability, and BIM teams, you’ll help deliver coordinated, efficient solutions that meet complex performance, cost, and environmental goals.

Technical authority & governance

You’ll ensure compliance with EN, ISO and all relevant European regulatory frameworks, giving you a key role in maintaining design integrity, quality and client confidence across multiple jurisdictions.

Essential Skills

• Extensive experience in mechanical building services design, ideally within mission critical environments such as data centres, healthcare or high tech manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and energy modelling.
• Proficiency with design tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, IES VE, and CFD simulation software.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and multidisciplinary teams in a consultancy environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a client focused approach.
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards it) with a recognised institution (e.g., CIBSE, IMechE).

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.

About Black & White Engineering

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.