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Shane Brady
Dublin
Summary
Experienced Associate Director and Data Centre Engineering Leader with over 18 years' experience in mechanical building services engineering, including the last five years dedicated exclusively to the delivery of mission-critical data centres across Europe. Proven track record leading multidisciplinary engineering teams, delivering hyperscale and colocation facilities ranging from 30MW to 192MW IT capacity, and managing projects from concept through detailed design and construction support.
Currently leading multidisciplinary engineering teams at B&W Engineering while acting as Global Account Lead for a key colocation client, combining technical leadership with client relationship management, business development and strategic account growth. Extensive experience coordinating complex stakeholder environments, driving design quality, mentoring engineering teams and delivering technically robust, commercially focused solutions across Ireland, the UK, Germany, France and Belgium.
Recognised for building strong client relationships, developing high-performing teams and successfully delivering complex, mission-critical projects. Passionate about technical excellence, innovation and developing engineering organisations capable of supporting the continued growth of the global data centre sector.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director
Black & White Engineering
05.2025 - Current
- Lead a multidisciplinary MEP team of 10 engineers delivering hyperscale and colocation data centre projects across multiple international locations.
- Provide technical leadership for the design and delivery of mission-critical facilities from concept through detailed design, construction support and commissioning.
- Global Account Lead for APTO Data Centres, responsible for client relationship management, strategic account growth, resource planning and delivery across multiple projects.
- Act as Team Lead and Line Manager, undertaking recruitment, performance management, professional development reviews, mentoring and career development of engineering staff.
- Direct project delivery, programme management, commercial performance, resource forecasting and risk management across a portfolio of concurrent commissions.
- Lead multidisciplinary design coordination with clients, architects, structural engineers, specialist vendors and contractors to deliver resilient, efficient and buildable engineering solutions.
- Oversee technical governance, design assurance and quality management to ensure compliance with client standards, industry codes and internal best practice.
- Support business development through client engagement, bid leadership, fee proposals, framework negotiations and technical presentations.
- Drive continuous improvement in engineering delivery, standardisation and design innovation across global data centre programmes.
- Represent the business in senior client and executive stakeholder meetings, contributing to strategic planning, operational excellence and the continued growth of the data centre business.
Associate Director
Homan O'Brien Consulting Engineers
02.2013 - 05.2025
- Led multidisciplinary MEP design teams delivering complex engineering projects, working exclusively on data centre developments for the last four years following earlier experience across healthcare and commercial sectors.
- Directed the design and technical delivery of hyperscale and colocation data centre projects from feasibility through detailed design and construction support.
- Acted as the primary client interface, managing key stakeholder relationships, technical workshops and project governance.
- Provided technical leadership, design assurance and quality reviews to ensure compliance with client standards, industry codes and project objectives.
- Managed project programmes, commercial performance, resource planning and risk across multiple concurrent commissions.
- Mentored and developed engineers, undertaking performance reviews and supporting technical progression within the team.
- Supported business development activities, including bid preparation, fee proposals, client presentations and framework growth.
- Coordinated with architects, structural engineers, specialist vendors and contractors to deliver integrated, buildable engineering solutions.
- Drove innovation and best practice in mission-critical infrastructure, focusing on resilience, maintainability, energy efficiency and operational performance.
- Represented the business in senior client meetings, contributing to strategic planning and the expansion of the data centre portfolio.
Associate
Homan O'Brien Consulting Engineers
dublin
12.2017 - 01.2023
- Led mechanical design delivery on multiple data centre and complex building services projects, taking responsibility for technical output and coordination.
- Managed small to medium-sized engineering teams, providing technical guidance, workload planning and quality control of deliverables.
- Acted as project mechanical lead, coordinating design across all stages from concept through to construction support.
- Developed mechanical strategies including chilled water systems, heat rejection, ventilation, fuel systems and associated infrastructure.
- Engaged directly with clients and contractors, supporting design decisions, technical workshops and resolving site and coordination issues.
- Supported project management activities including programme tracking, resource planning and technical risk identification.
- Contributed to continuous improvement of internal design standards and data centre design approaches within the business.
Senior Engineer
Homan O'Brien Consulting Engineers
Dublin
02.2013 - 12.2017
- Undertook a two-year international assignment in Africa as the sole Homan O’Brien representative, responsible for full mechanical building services project delivery and client coordination.
- Delivered end-to-end mechanical design across multiple projects, from concept through detailed design and construction-stage support, operating independently without on-site engineering support.
- Acted as primary technical and client interface, coordinating directly with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary design teams in a remote delivery environment.
- Provided technical leadership and on-the-ground decision-making, ensuring robust mechanical system design under challenging logistical and programme constraints.
- Delivered mechanical building services design for commercial, healthcare, and residential developments.
- Produced coordinated design packages including calculations, equipment sizing, specifications, and technical reports for HVAC, cooling, and ventilation systems.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary design integration across mechanical, electrical, structural and architectural disciplines, resolving technical and coordination issues.
Mechanical / Sustainable Design Engineer
Varming Consulting Engineers
Rathgar, Dublin
05.2007 - 01.2012
- Delivered mechanical engineering designs, calculations, specifications and technical reports across all project delivery stages to support client objectives.
- Delivered mechanical building services designs across healthcare, education and commercial developments throughout Ireland.
- Enhanced sustainable building design expertise, focusing on passive solar design, combined heat and power (CHP), renewable energy systems and low-carbon building services.
- Carried out dynamic thermal modelling, energy analysis and building performance simulation using IES VE to support energy-efficient design and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary designs with architects, structural engineers and other consultants to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
- Contributed to the successful delivery of major acute hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, healthcare developments and rapid-build education projects.
- Conducted site inspections, provided construction support and oversaw commissioning activities to ensure adherence to design intent.
Education
BE (Hons) Degree - Building Services Engineering
06-2007
Beng (Tech) Degree - Building Services Engineering
06-2005
Certificate - Building Services Engineering
06-2004
GPA: Upper Merit
Skills
- Mission-Critical Infrastructure Design
- Data Centre Engineering Leadership
- Technical Assurance & Design Governance
- Project & Programme Delivery
- Commercial & Resource Management
- Risk and Change Management
- Multidisciplinary Coordination
- Strategic Client Account Management
- Commercial Awareness
- Business Development & Framework Growth
- Team Leadership, Mentoring & Line Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Excellent Communication & Presentation Skills
Certification
- Chartered Engineer, CEng MIEI
- Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer (ID 6055)
Interests
Accomplishments
- CIBSE President’s Award, 1st, Dissertation on Passive Solar Design & Thermal Mass
- CIBSE President’s Award, 3rd, Thesis on Atrium Smoke Control (BEng Tech Degree)
Selected Data Centre Project Experience
Hyperscale & Colocation Data Centres (30MW–192MW IT Load)
- Delivered multiple hyperscale and colocation data centre developments across Ireland, the UK, Germany, France and Belgium.
- Led mechanical engineering design from concept through detailed design and construction support (RIBA Stages 1–5).
- Technical leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams delivering mission-critical infrastructure including chilled water systems, heat rejection, fuel systems, water treatment, utilities and supporting infrastructure.
- Extensive experience working with leading hyperscale and colocation operators under highly demanding programme and quality requirements.
- Responsible for projects ranging from single-building developments through to large campus masterplans exceeding 190MW IT capacity.
Representative Projects
Global Cloud Provider - Reference Design EMEA & APAC
36MW IT | Project Lead | Stage 2
Confidential Tier 1 Hyperscale Client – Paris, France
81.6MW IT | Project Lead | Stage 2-4
Global Cloud Provider –Belgium
64MW IT | Stage 2
Global Cloud Provider –Berlin, Germany
144MW IT | Stage 2
Global Cloud Provider –London, UK
90MW IT | Stage 2
Global Cloud Provider– Paris, France
192MW IT | Stage 3
Echelon DUB11 – Dublin, Ireland
30MW IT | Stage 2 - 5
Echelon DUB20 – Ireland
90MW IT | Stage 1-3
Echelon DUB30 – Ireland
150MW IT | Stage 1-2
Echelon DUB40 Phase 1 – Ireland
30MW IT | Stage 1-3
Echelon DUB40 Phase 2 – Ireland
120MW IT | Stage 1-2
Echelon DUB50 – Ireland
120MW IT | Stage 1-2
Timeline
Associate Director - Black & White Engineering
05.2025 - Current
Associate - Homan O'Brien Consulting Engineers
12.2017 - 01.2023
Senior Engineer - Homan O'Brien Consulting Engineers
02.2013 - 12.2017
Associate Director - Homan O'Brien Consulting Engineers
02.2013 - 05.2025
Mechanical / Sustainable Design Engineer - Varming Consulting Engineers
05.2007 - 01.2012
Dublin Institute of Technology - BE (Hons) Degree, Building Services Engineering
Dublin Institute of Technology - Beng (Tech) Degree, Building Services Engineering
Dublin Institute of Technology - Certificate, Building Services Engineering