At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead mechanical engineering for AI data centre upgrades and optimise cooling systems.
- Company: Join a leading firm in cutting-edge data centre technology.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, competitive pay, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborate with diverse teams and grow into senior leadership roles.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on innovative AI projects in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience with high-density cooling systems.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Role
Senior Mechanical Engineer (SME)
Project
Major UK data centre programme involving modifications to existing facilities to support AI workloads.
Salary
Competitive hourly rate
Engagement
Contract
Work Pattern
Hybrid role (three days in office)
Start Date
ASAP
Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical engineering activities for facility upgrades designed to support AI compute loads.
- Develop and optimise liquid cooling systems to manage increased thermal output from high‑density racks.
- Assess existing mechanical infrastructure and define upgrade paths for chilled water systems, heat rejection equipment, and distribution networks.
- Produce and review mechanical calculations, specifications, drawings, and technical documentation.
- Coordinate with electrical, HVAC, BMS, fire safety and architectural teams to ensure seamless integration of upgraded systems.
- Support commissioning, testing and performance validation of new cooling solutions.
- Act as a subject‑matter expert throughout the project lifecycle, advising on mechanical resilience and efficiency.
Qualifications
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
- Strong experience with high‑density cooling in mission‑critical environments, ideally data centres.
- Background in retrofit or upgrade projects involving chilled water, liquid cooling, or advanced thermal management.
- Ability to collaborate across multiple technical disciplines and manage interfaces.
- Experience producing and reviewing technical documentation and leading mechanical packages independently.
- Strong communication skills and confidence in client‑facing environments.
Benefits
- Hybrid working (3 days in London office).
- Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge AI‑driven data centre upgrades.
- Progression into senior technical leadership roles.
- A highly specialised, engineering‑driven environment.
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