Vallan Hiring! Full Time VP Mechanical Engineering – Data Centre (APAC) in - Ricebowl

Overview

Our client is a fast‑growing data centre operator building a portfolio of cutting‑edge, high‑density colocation campuses across APAC. They are investing heavily in next‑generation cooling – with liquid cooling as a core pillar of their strategy – and are hiring a VP Mechanical Engineering to lead the mechanical and MEP agenda for the region.

This role owns the end‑to‑end mechanical design strategy for both greenfield and brownfield sites, ensuring resilient, efficient and scalable solutions that keep mission‑critical facilities running at peak performance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering strategy for new‑build and existing data centre campuses across the APAC portfolio
• Drive concept and detailed design for mechanical and MEP systems, with a particular focus on cooling architecture and high‑density / liquid cooling solutions
• Direct and coordinate external consultants on design deliverables, ensuring completeness, quality and alignment with group standards
• Oversee upgrades, retrofits and live‑site modifications within operating data halls, including phasing, migration and risk management
• Provide technical leadership during testing and commissioning, troubleshooting issues and resolving design or site conflicts

Experience and qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline; professional registration preferred
• Significant experience (typically 12+ years) in mechanical / MEP design for mission‑critical facilities, with a strong emphasis on data centres
• Track record delivering both greenfield campuses and complex brownfield upgrades in live environments
• Deep understanding of cooling strategies for high‑density compute, including chilled water systems, air‑side solutions and emerging liquid cooling technologies
• es.Hands‑on involvement in testing, commissioning and performance optimisation of data centre mechanical systems.

Competencies and personal attributes

Strategic yet hands‑on technical leader, comfortable moving between portfolio‑level decisions and detailed design reviews

• Highly collaborative, with the ability to build strong relationships with design, construction and operations teams
• Proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset; calm under pressure in live‑site scenarios
• Clear and confident communicator, able to explain complex technical topics to non‑technical stakeholders
• Strong interest in innovation, sustainability and energy efficiency in the data centre sector

Why this role

• Chance to shape the mechanical and cooling roadmap for a high‑growth data centre platform across APAC
• Opportunity to work at the forefront of liquid cooling and high‑density campus design
• Senior seat at the table with direct impact on portfolio performance and strategy

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