Data Centre Design Engineer (Building Services)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Progression

Optional global travel

25 days holiday

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is partnering with a Manchester-based business to recruit a Data Center Design Engineer (Building Services). The role blends hands-on design with project leadership on data centre and critical IT infrastructure projects, with hybrid working from Manchester and exposure to global clients.

You'll shape FEED and early concept work, sign off contractors, and develop technical specifications, while benefiting from training and clear progression paths.

Qualifications

• Experience in Building Services design for data centres.
• Knowledge of FEED / early concept work for mechanical systems.
• Ability to sign off contractors and deliver technical feasibility studies.

Responsibilities

• Lead Front End Engineering & Design (FEED) for mechanical systems in Data Centres.
• Create specifications and review proposals for the design team.
• Deliver early-stage concepts and feasibility studies for Data Centre projects.
• Collaborate with clients to shape mechanical systems and development plans.
• Work from a Manchester-based office within a hybrid arrangement.

Skills

Building Services Design

Mechanical background

FEED knowledge

Job description

Data Center Design Engineer (Building Services)£65,0000 - £75,000 + 25 Days Holiday + Training + Progression + Optional Global Travel

Manchester - Hybrid

Are you a Building Services Design Engineer from a Mechanical background looking to break into the data centre industry with a market leading business, with global projects? Do you want to work for a business that value further development and training, in a position where you'll work directly with company directors to win and manage diverse projects in the massively growing AI industry?

In this role you will be responsible for early stage project development of Data Centres and Critical IT Infrastructure. You will be signing off contractors work, delivering technical feasibility studies, creating technical specifications and taking a position of a technical lead for the mechanical aspects of Data Centre design. Full training and support will be given, enabling you to progress your career.

This UK-based modern business focused on innovative technology solutions, specialising in the design, build, and maintenance of critical infrastructure. With a reputation for technical expertise and innovation, they are recognised as a leader in delivering reliable infrastructure that supports digital transformation.

This role would suit a Building Services Design Engineer from a Mechanical background looking for more autonomy, responsibility and involvement in end-to-end projects within an industry projected for logarithmic growth.

The Role:

• Collaborating with clients to come up with early concepts for Mechanical systems within Data Centres
• Front End Engineering & Design (FEED) of Mechanical Systems within Data Centres
• Creating specifications and reviewing proposals for the design team
• Tailored development plan to progress your career
• Working within a closely knit team of technical experts
• Working from a Oldham based office

The Person:

• Building Services Design Engineer
• Mechanical background (HVAC, Ventilation, Cooling, Cold-Water Loops etc)
• Knowledge of FEED / Early concept project work
• Job Reference: BBBH 24394

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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