Senior Mechanical Engineer | Data Centres & High-Tech | Permanent | London Birmingham or Dublin
Join an award-winning mechanical and electrical consultancy designing high-performance building across data centres, high-tech healthcare, pharmaceutical and commercial sectors, in a market where demand for specialist engineering talent has never been stronger.
Why this role?
- Lead from concept to handover: Own the mechanical design on live projects, from early-stage concepts through construction and commissioning.
- Mission-critical and high-tech projects: Work across data centres, life sciences, healthcare and pharmaceutical facilities, with the variety to keep your career moving.
- Technical leadership: Champion design standards, shape sustainable and low-carbon solutions, and be the go-to mechanical expert on your projects.
- Mentor the next generation: Coach graduate and junior engineers while coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
- Client-facing influence: Act as the key mechanical liaison with clients, architects, project managers and contractors, and help define project scope from day one.
- Hands-on engineering: HVAC, chilled water, heating, ventilation, domestic water and fire protection design, plus load calculations, equipment selection, tender packages and design reports.
- Modern tools and sustainable thinking: Work in Revit MEP, AutoCAD and IES or Hevacomp, with exposure to energy modelling and low carbon technologies.
- Support towards Chartership: CEng or equivalent is part of the journey, whether you hold it already or are actively working towards it.
- Award-winning culture: A consultancy recognised as a Great Place to Work ) and awarded Best Company to Work For 2022, with a positive, supportive and genuinely fun working environment.
- Autonomy and trust: Self-directed, quality-focused work where excellence matters more than speed for speed’s sake.
About you
- 6+ years’ experience in mechanical building services engineering
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards it
- Proven experience leading mechanical design on building projects, ideally across sectors such as data centres, healthcare, life sciences or commercial
- Strong knowledge of CIBSE, ASHRAE, IS, BS and EN standards
- Confident, consultative and organised, able to manage priorities across multiple projects
Location: Dublin/London/Brimingham - Hybrid role
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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in London employer: Spencer Ogden
As a leading specialist in construction for data centre infrastructure, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that values innovation and collaboration. Our employees enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional growth in the thriving Surrey area, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in a rapidly evolving sector.
