Data Centre Design Engineer | Mechanical / Electrical | London

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering consultancy is seeking a Data Centre Design Engineer to oversee the design lifecycle of critical infrastructure projects in the UK and globally. This role includes leading technical proposals, audits, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates with solid experience in data centre engineering, preferably with both mechanical and electrical knowledge, are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Clear career development pathways

Works on high-impact infrastructure projects

Forward-thinking business with growth plans

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in data centre engineering.
• Good knowledge of critical power and cooling systems.
• Experience with data centre standards (Uptime Institute, BS EN 50600).

Responsibilities

• Lead audits, concept designs, and technical proposals for data centre projects.
• Support technical responses for tenders ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Conduct site surveys and data centre audits, evaluating performance.

Skills

Client engagement

High-quality documentation

Data centre engineering

Technical delivery

Education

Engineering degree (electrical or mechanical bias preferred)

Chartered or working towards Chartered status

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Microsoft Office

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Data Centre Design Engineer | Mechanical / Electrical | London, slough

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Client:

First Point Group

Location:

slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Data Centre Design Engineer | Mechanical / Electrical | London

We have partnered with a client who is an award-winning engineering consultancy and critical infrastructure specialist, expanding its Data Centre division globally.

As a result of this growth, they are now looking for a highly experienced Data Centre Design Engineer with either a Mechanical or Electrical bias , but preferably, a combination of both.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a wide range of mission-critical design and build projects across the UK and globally.

You will be an integral member of the Data Centre team, leading the design lifecycle from concept through to commissioning support.

You’ll work closely with clients and internal teams to produce technical designs, proposals, and audits, while ensuring the highest industry standards in delivery, sustainability, and efficiency.

?London or Manchester Offices, Hybrid working

️Able to travel nationally and to the EU when required

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the production of audits, concept designs, and technical proposals for data centre and critical environment projects.
• Support technical responses for tenders and bids, ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Oversee the creation and coordination of design specifications and technical documentation.
• Manage technical submissions, subcontractor liaison, and compliance tracking.
• Conduct site surveys and data centre audits, evaluating performance against resilience, energy efficiency, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with procurement, costing, and project management teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Experience Required:

• Strong technical background with data centre engineering experience, ideally from both electrical and mechanical perspectives.
• Good working knowledge of critical power and cooling systems, including UPS, LV switchgear, standby generation, chilled water, fire suppression, and control systems (BMS, PMS, EMS).
• Experience in applying data centre standards such as Uptime Institute, BS EN 50600, TIA-942, etc.
• Able to work independently or lead small teams on technical delivery.
• Skilled in client engagement and confident producing high-quality documentation and designs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineering degree (electrical or mechanical bias preferred).
• Chartered or working towards Chartered status with a relevant professional body (e.g. CIBSE, IET, IMechE).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, or BIM tools is beneficial but not essential.

What's in it for you?

• Join a team with a proven track record in delivering complex data centre projects globally.
• Work on high-impact infrastructure with clear career development pathways.
• Be part of a forward-thinking business with strong growth plans in the mission-critical sector.

?If you are interested in this Data Centre Design Engineering role, please apply directly to this advert with your updated CV or email it to [emailprotected]