Mechanical Design Manager in GB

Mechanical Design Manager – Hyperscale Data Centre

Location:        Northumberland

Sector:             Data Centres / Mission Critical / M&E Design Management

Employment:   Permanent

Salary:             £90,000.00 - £(phone number removed)

The Opportunity

We are working with a leading international M&E contractor delivering a major hyperscale data centre development in Northumberland.

The business is looking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Design Manager to take responsibility for the management and coordination of mechanical design across substantial mission-critical infrastructure packages.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Design Manager with a strong mechanical engineering background to join a major project from its design development and construction coordination stages.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring mechanical designs are technically compliant, fully coordinated, buildable and aligned with the project's construction and commissioning requirements.

The Role

Working closely with the project leadership team, external design consultants, specialist subcontractors and construction teams, you will manage the mechanical design process across designated project packages.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the mechanical design management process from design development through to construction and handover.
• Managing external mechanical design consultants and specialist subcontractor design teams.
• Reviewing and coordinating mechanical designs, drawings, specifications and equipment schedules.
• Ensuring mechanical designs meet client requirements, technical specifications and project performance criteria.
• Managing the design development of cooling infrastructure, chilled water systems, ventilation, pipework and associated mechanical services.
• Coordinating mechanical designs with electrical infrastructure, structural elements, architectural requirements and specialist systems.
• Identifying design gaps, technical risks and potential installation constraints.
• Managing design programmes, deliverables and information release schedules.
• Chairing mechanical design coordination meetings and monitoring consultant performance.
• Reviewing technical submissions, equipment selections and specialist design packages.
• Supporting procurement and value engineering exercises.
• Working with construction teams to ensure designs are practical, coordinated and suitable for installation.
• Managing design changes and ensuring accurate documentation and approvals.
• Supporting commissioning teams with technical information, system integration and final design documentation.

Experience Required

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Manager with a strong background in building services engineering and the management of complex mechanical design packages.

The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate:

• Previous experience managing mechanical design on major data centre or mission-critical construction projects.
• A strong understanding of data centre cooling systems and associated mechanical infrastructure.
• Experience managing external consultants and specialist subcontractor design packages.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical building services design, coordination and technical compliance.
• Experience working for a major M&E contractor, engineering contractor or specialist design consultancy.
• The ability to manage design programmes and coordinate information across multiple disciplines.
• Experience reviewing mechanical plant selections, equipment specifications and technical submissions.
• A strong understanding of buildability, procurement and construction sequencing.
• Experience coordinating with electrical design teams, CSA contractors and commissioning specialists.
• Excellent technical communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• A degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering would be advantageous.
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The Ideal Candidate

This position would suit an experienced Mechanical Design Manager who understands the technical demands of major mission-critical projects and can effectively manage the design process within a fast-paced construction environment.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have worked closely with M&E contractors and understand the importance of delivering coordinated, construction-ready design information.

A background in data centre cooling infrastructure, complex mechanical plant installations and multidisciplinary design coordination would be highly relevant.

What's on Offer?

The opportunity to take a key technical leadership role on a major hyperscale data centre development, working alongside experienced engineering and construction professionals.

The business offers a strong pipeline of mission-critical work, a competitive salary and benefits package, and excellent opportunities for career development.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Michael Taylor Search & Selection.