Help shape the future of data centre cooling and critical infrastructure.
PRS Recruitment is partnering with a major international engineering consultancy experiencing significant growth across its Technology and Data Centre business.
We are seeking an accomplished Principal Mechanical Engineer to take a leading role in the design and delivery of complex hyperscale and colocation data centre projects across the UK, EMEA and beyond. This is more than a technical delivery position. It offers the opportunity to influence engineering strategy, lead multidisciplinary teams and contribute to the continued development of a rapidly expanding international data centre practice.
The Opportunity
You will provide technical leadership on major data centre projects, delivering high performance mechanical engineering solutions for some of the world's most demanding critical infrastructure environments.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading mechanical engineering design and delivery across complex data centre developments.
- Developing resilient cooling, HVAC and mechanical infrastructure solutions.
- Managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinating technical delivery.
- Working closely with hyperscale and colocation clients throughout the project lifecycle.
- Driving technical excellence, innovation, sustainability and energy efficiency.
- Overseeing engineering quality, project programmes and technical compliance.
- Contributing to technical proposals, client relationships and future business growth.
- Mentoring engineers and supporting the development of the wider technical team.
What We're Looking For
- Significant mechanical engineering experience within data centre design and delivery.
- Proven experience operating at Principal Engineer level or equivalent.
- Strong technical understanding of mission critical cooling systems, HVAC infrastructure and resilient mechanical design.
- Experience delivering large, technically complex projects for hyperscale or colocation clients.
- Demonstrable experience leading engineering teams and working across multiple disciplines.
- Familiarity with Revit, digital design workflows and relevant engineering standards.
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
- Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional accreditation.
- Uptime Institute accreditation would be advantageous.
- Strong client engagement, communication and technical leadership skills.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Lead major data centre projects across the UK and international markets.
- Work with a globally recognised engineering consultancy.
- Influence technical strategy and the development of a growing specialist practice.
- Collaborate with experienced engineers across international teams.
- Access long term career progression and leadership opportunities.
- Benefit from hybrid working and a flexible working environment.
- Help deliver innovative and sustainable solutions for the next generation of digital infrastructure.
Interested?
If you're an experienced mechanical engineering leader looking for greater project ownership, international exposure and the opportunity to influence the future of data centre engineering, we'd be pleased to speak with you.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Principal Mechanical Engineer employer: PRS
At PRS, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values employee growth and development. Our team enjoys a permanent contract with a 40-hour work week, competitive benefits, and the unique opportunity to work across diverse medical estates in the Cheshire area, all while having access to a company van for mobility.
