Senior Mechanical Engineer
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a leading data centre infrastructure business and play a key role in delivering efficient, scalable and technically robust mechanical systems for major data centre projects.
You will be responsible for leading mechanical engineering activities across large-scale hyperscale and colocation data centre developments, working closely with engineering, construction, commercial and operations teams to deliver high-quality projects.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead mechanical engineering activities across the design and delivery of data centre projects.
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Develop and review mechanical concepts, designs, specifications and technical solutions.
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Design and review HVAC and cooling systems, including chilled water, DX, CRAH/CRAC and associated plant.
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Provide technical input across concept, detailed design, procurement, construction and commissioning.
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Review consultant, contractor and vendor designs to ensure compliance with project requirements.
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Develop and review equipment selections, technical specifications and engineering calculations.
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Support design reviews, value engineering and technical workshops.
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Identify opportunities for standardisation, optimisation and improved energy efficiency.
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Work closely with consultants, contractors, vendors and internal project teams.
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Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior and intermediate engineers.
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Ensure mechanical designs comply with relevant codes, standards and client requirements.
Requirements
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Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
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Significant mechanical engineering experience, ideally within data centres, mission-critical infrastructure or other highly critical environments.
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Strong understanding of data centre cooling and HVAC systems.
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Proven experience delivering mechanical designs from concept through detailed design.
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Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles, equipment selection and engineering calculations.
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Experience working with engineering consultants, contractors, equipment manufacturers and/or end clients.
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Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
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Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable Experience
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Experience working on hyperscale or colocation data centres.
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Experience with chilled-water systems, cooling towers, pumps, heat exchangers and associated mechanical infrastructure.
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Knowledge of data centre resilience, redundancy and availability requirements.
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Experience with modular or prefabricated data centre solutions.
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Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional accreditation.
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Experience working across multiple regions or international data centre projects.
What You'll Get
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Opportunity to work on some of the largest and most technically advanced data centre developments in the market.
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Senior technical position with significant influence over mechanical engineering delivery.
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Exposure to hyperscale customers and major digital infrastructure developments.
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Opportunity to work across the full project lifecycle.
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Strong technical and career development opportunities.