Associate Mechanical Engineer — Data Centres & 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: bike storage & showers

Learning opportunities: CPDs

Social events

Job summary

Bryden Wood in London is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer to help design and deliver high-performance mechanical systems across UK and international projects, including data centres and critical facilities.

You will work with architects, engineers and clients, lead technical design across RIBA stages, mentor junior engineers, and apply sustainable, low-carbon strategies while maintaining quality and coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or building services engineering.
• Experience delivering mechanical design for data centres or large-scale facilities.
• Knowledge of RIBA/BSRIA design stages and construction processes.
• Experience in multidisciplinary design environments.
• Sustainable design experience including energy efficiency and low-carbon strategies.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design including calculations, system strategy, coordination, and commissioning.
• Fluency in English.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Proficiency in mechanical calculation software.
• Interest in professional development; chartership beneficial.
• Knowledge of BIM tools such as Revit and Navisworks advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design delivery across RIBA stages and responsible calculations, strategy, coordination, and commissioning.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary design teams ensuring quality and consistency.
• Develop mechanical solutions for data centres, mission critical facilities, and large-scale infrastructure.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external consultants, contractors, and clients for integrated outcomes.
• Apply sustainable design principles including energy efficiency and low-carbon strategies.
• Support multiple projects and coordinate between disciplines for timely delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge within the team.
• Provide high-quality technical solutions using a solution-based approach.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Proactive approach

Analytical thinking

Creative problem solving

Solution-focused

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Revit

Navisworks

Mechanical calculation software

Job description

Bryden Wood in London is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer to help design and deliver high-performance mechanical systems across UK and international projects, including data centres and critical facilities.

You will work with architects, engineers and clients, lead technical design across RIBA stages, mentor junior engineers, and apply sustainable, low-carbon strategies while maintaining quality and coordination.