Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Hyperscale Data Centres

Fully Remote working on various European Projects

Permanent

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a specialist Data Centre Consultancy , working directly with a major client on the design and delivery of large-scale, hyperscale data centre projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Mechanical Design Engineer with a proven track record in hyperscale data centre design , who is looking to take ownership of projects through the full design lifecycle , from concept and feasibility through to detailed design and construction.

You will work closely with the client and wider multidisciplinary design team, providing high-quality mechanical engineering solutions for technically complex and mission-critical facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver mechanical designs for hyperscale data centre projects .
• Work directly with the client and coordinate closely with architects, electrical engineers, structural engineers, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Take responsibility for mechanical design throughout the full project lifecycle , from concept through to detailed design and construction.
• Produce and review mechanical design calculations, specifications, reports and technical documentation.
• Develop detailed mechanical layouts and coordinated models using Autodesk Revit .
• Design and coordinate HVAC and associated mechanical systems for mission-critical environments.
• Undertake system sizing, engineering calculations and equipment selection.
• Review designs for compliance with relevant codes, standards, client requirements and project specifications.
• Participate in design reviews, technical meetings and coordination workshops.
• Identify and resolve design issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical input during construction and respond to RFIs and technical queries where required.
• Coordinate with BIM teams and other disciplines to ensure fully integrated and clash-free designs.

Essential Requirements

The successful candidate must have :

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer within the data centre sector.
• Significant experience working on hyperscale data centre design projects — this is essential.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical building services design within mission-critical environments.
• Demonstrable experience using Autodesk Revit for mechanical design and modelling.
• Experience delivering projects through the full design lifecycle , from concept through to detailed design and construction.
• Strong practical experience in mechanical engineering calculations, system sizing and equipment selection .
• Experience producing technical reports, specifications and detailed design documentation.
• Ability to work directly with clients and confidently communicate technical information.
• Strong multidisciplinary coordination experience.
• Excellent technical problem-solving and design skills.
• Must hold a valid UK or EU passport and have the right to work on the project.

Desirable Experience

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering / Building Services Engineering .
• Chartered or working towards Chartered Engineer status.
• Experience with large-scale international hyperscale data centre operators.
• Experience working within a consultancy environment.
• Experience with BIM Level 2 / ISO 19650 environments.
• Knowledge of data centre resilience, redundancy and critical systems.
• Familiarity with relevant CIBSE, ASHRAE and international data centre standards.

What’s on Offer

• The opportunity to work directly with a major data centre client .
• Exposure to some of the industry's largest and most technically challenging hyperscale projects .
• Responsibility across the complete mechanical design lifecycle .
• A technically focused consultancy environment with strong opportunities for career development.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Competitive salary + Guaranteed bonus

Apply now to discuss the opportunity in confidence.