Data Centre Mechanical Design Engineer – FEED Lead

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

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.