Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer

Data centres are one of the fastest moving spaces in engineering right now, and this is a genuine chance to be part of a consultancy that's thriving in it. Our client is a multi disciplinary building services consultancy with a growing, highly regarded Mission Critical team, delivering complex, high profile data centre projects for major international clients.

They're expanding fast and looking for a Senior or Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join a talented, close knit MEP team. You'll get real ownership of design work, exposure to some of the most technically demanding cooling and HVAC challenges in the sector, and a clear path toward Principal and Associate Director level.

What you'll be doing

• Producing conceptual and detailed mechanical design solutions in line with client briefs
• Carrying out mechanical services design calculations using Hevacomp and IES software
• Supporting CFD briefing and reviews with the supply chain
• Working across heating, ventilation, air conditioning, cooling and domestic hot and cold water services for mission critical facilities
• Getting involved in large scale liquid cooling scheme design
• Working with HVAC systems including Fan Wall, CRAH/CRAC, VRV, VAV, 4 pipe fan coil, close control, chilled beam and chilled ceiling systems
• Taking projects from feasibility studies and concept design through to detailed design
• Producing mechanical specifications and schedules
• Building strong working relationships with architects, structural engineers, project managers and quantity surveyors
• Acting as a technical point of contact for clients

What we're looking for

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services or a related discipline
• Solid data centre or mission critical design experience
• Working toward Chartered status, or already chartered (CIBSE / IMechE)
• Familiarity with codes such as BS EN 50600, ANSI/ASHRAE 90.4 and CIBSE guidance
• Familiarity with data centre tier rating systems and hyperscale or colocation requirements
• Working knowledge of Revit and BIM workflows (ACC, BIM 360 and Navisworks are a bonus)
• A collaborative, client facing approach and strong communication skills

What's in it for you

• Salary £50,000 to £80,000 DOE
• Annual bonus, typically £1,000 to £5,000
• Hybrid working, 2 to 3 days a week from London, Manchester, Leeds or Sunderland
• A genuinely collaborative, multi disciplinary team
• A clear route toward Principal and Associate Director progression
• The chance to work on some of the most technically interesting cooling and HVAC challenges in the UK and internationally

If you're a mechanical design engineer looking for real technical variety, strong support and a clear future, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.