Data Centre Mechanical Engineer – Associate

HDR, Inc.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer to design HVAC solutions for Data Centres and to lead multidisciplinary teams through concept to construction.

You will develop detailed designs, sizing, and specifications, while ensuring regulatory compliance and quality. Collaboration with Sales, Technical, and Project Management is essential for successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Demonstrated leadership and team coordination experience.
• Minimum 10 years in mechanical system design for commercial or institutional buildings.

Responsibilities

• Produce detail design and installation design for HVAC solutions for Data Centres.
• Ensure design projects and reports meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coach and develop staff within the group and manage QA systems.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organisation makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

As an Associate Mechanical Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work with engineering teams to create detailed designs, plans, specifications and estimates for Data Centre/Mission Critical facilities. We have a great opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys working with multidisciplinary teams throughout the entire span of a project, from the initial concept development, through drawings/specifications, to report preparation and equipment sizing and selection, and finally meaningful engagement during the construction contract.

Primary Objectives

• To assist the Group Leader with delivery of projects, with effective use of assisting engineers, maintaining technical quality, professionalism, completing all design activities to programme. Assist the Group Leader with coaching and staff training of engineers in the group.
• You will be required to produce detail design and installation design of complete HVAC solutions for Data Centres in conjunction with our Sales, Technical and Project Management teams.

Whilst you will be a competent & experienced designer, we are looking for a self-starter that can manage and develop resource to meet project demands whilst maintaining the highest level of technical excellence and regulatory compliance and work as part of the wider multi-disciplinary engineering team.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Associate Mechanical Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Carry out engineering concept design through to detailed design.
• Ensure all design projects and reports within the group are technically compliant, to a consistent quality and standard. Maintain regular ‘in house’ design reviews and checks.
• Motivate yourself and manage staff within group to build coherent high performing teams. Set objectives, monitor performance, coach and develop staff to optimise their potential.
• Implement and manage QA systems and procedures on all projects.
• Implement Company Health and Safety. Ensure all designs respond to the CDM regulations.

Ensure Quality Management System ISO 9001 and 14001 are adhered to.

Preferred Qualifications

• Educational qualifications to a degree level or equivalent are desired.
• Expert Mechanical Engineer preferably chartered.
• Data Centre experience is essential
• Experience, especially in designing and managing projects, minimum 6yrs industry experience.
• Managing Mechanical Design throughout all design stages
• Design Coordination with other stakeholders & disciplines
• Wide experience of critical systems HVAC engineering and multiples levels of resilience including cooling, ventilation, humidification, fuel oil and flue systems.
• Large scale chilled water and adiabatic cooling systems experience.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• A minimum of 10 years in mechanical system design of commercial or institutional buildings
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, MS Project and AutoCAD
• Demonstrated leadership skills, previous team coordination and project management experience
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

Primary Location

: United Kingdom-England-Manchester

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

BusinessClass : Building Mechanical

Job Posting

Job Posting

: Feb 6, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great thingspossible.

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