Data Centre Mechanical Design Lead (FEED & Concepts)

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holiday

Training

Progression

Optional Global Travel

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment partnered opportunity: Data Center Design Engineer (Building Services) based in Manchester with hybrid working. Salary £65,000–£75,000 plus 25 days holiday, training and progression, and optional global travel.

You will contribute to early-stage data centre development and lead mechanical FEED with a focus on reliability and scalable infrastructure. The role requires a Mechanical background in HVAC, with knowledge of FEED and end-to-end project involvement.

Qualifications

• Building Services design experience with HVAC for data centres.
• Experience with FEED/early concept design.
• Ability to sign off contractors' work and prepare technical feasibility studies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on early concepts for mechanical systems within Data Centres.
• Lead Front End Engineering & Design (FEED) for Mechanical Systems.
• Create specifications and review proposals for the design team.
• Develop a tailored plan to progress your career.
• Work with a team of technical experts in a hybrid Manchester setting.

Skills

Mechanical background

HVAC

Ventilation

Cooling

Cold-Water Loops

FEED / Early concept

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FEED

Job description

Ernest Gordon Recruitment partnered opportunity: Data Center Design Engineer (Building Services) based in Manchester with hybrid working. Salary £65,000–£75,000 plus 25 days holiday, training and progression, and optional global travel.

You will contribute to early-stage data centre development and lead mechanical FEED with a focus on reliability and scalable infrastructure. The role requires a Mechanical background in HVAC, with knowledge of FEED and end-to-end project involvement.