At a Glance
- Tasks: Design innovative mechanical solutions for cutting-edge data centre projects.
- Company: Thriving consultancy with a top-notch Mission Critical team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonuses, and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Clear progression path to Principal and Associate Director roles.
- Why this job: Tackle exciting HVAC challenges and advance your career in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience in data centre design.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 80000 £ per year.
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 / IMech E)
- 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
- 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.
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