Associate Mechanical Engineer - Data Centre & Infra

Bryden Wood; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-Day Fortnight

Private Healthcare

Career Progression

Pension Scheme

Personal Accident Insurance

Insured Group Life Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

EV Scheme with Octopus

Facilities

Learning Opportunities

Fun & Social Events

Job summary

Bryden Wood in London seeks an Associate Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design across UK and international projects, including data centres and large infrastructure. You will collaborate with architects, engineers, and clients to deliver high-performance, low-carbon solutions.

You will mentor junior engineers, contribute to design strategies, calculations, coordination, and commissioning, while applying sustainable design principles and BIM workflows to ensure quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, building services engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience in design and construction of data centres, mission critical facilities, infrastructure projects, or large-scale industrial facilities.
• Good knowledge of RIBA/BSRIA design stages and construction processes.
• Experience in production and delivery of mechanical design within a multidisciplinary design environment.
• Experience in sustainable design, including energy efficiency, renewable integration, and low-carbon strategies.
• Strong understanding of mechanical technical design, including calculations, system strategy, coordination, controls and commissioning, and technical delivery.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency in mechanical calculation software.
• Chartered with a relevant institution, or working towards chartership, would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of BIM software such as Revit and Navisworks would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead the mechanical technical design of projects across all RIBA stages, including calculations, design strategy, coordination, controls and commissioning, H&S, risk management, and technical delivery.
• Contribute to the production and delivery of mechanical designs as part of a multidisciplinary design team, ensuring quality and consistency throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop mechanical solutions for data centres, mission critical facilities, infrastructure projects, and large-scale industrial facilities.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external consultants, contractors, and clients to achieve integrated and efficient project outcomes.
• Apply sustainable design principles, including energy efficiency, renewable integration, and low-carbon strategies, where appropriate.
• Work across multiple projects and support coordination between disciplines to ensure timely and effective delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute positively to team development and knowledge sharing.
• Use a solution-based approach to solve complex engineering problems and develop high-quality technical solutions.

Skills

Mechanical design

Data centres

BIM software

Sustainability design

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

MS Office

Job description

Bryden Wood in London seeks an Associate Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design across UK and international projects, including data centres and large infrastructure. You will collaborate with architects, engineers, and clients to deliver high-performance, low-carbon solutions.

You will mentor junior engineers, contribute to design strategies, calculations, coordination, and commissioning, while applying sustainable design principles and BIM workflows to ensure quality outcomes.