Lead Data Center Building Services Engineer (Remote)

MEP Connections; Derry/Londonderry; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working from Ireland

Major European data center projects

Excellent salary and benefits

Job summary

MEP Connections is seeking a Principal Building Services Engineer to lead mechanical or electrical design for high-value data center projects. The role is remote from Ireland with a UK work-right requirement, overseeing concept to handover and coordinating with client stakeholders.

You will mentor junior engineers, drive best practices, and ensure compliance with UK regulations and European standards across European projects.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in building services or mission-critical environments.
• Strong background in consultancy design delivery, ideally including data centers or similar.
• Proficient in relevant software (e.g. Revit, Amtech, IES).
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations and European design standards.
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards it).
• Right to work in the UK is essential.
• Based in Ireland and open to remote work.
• Experience working on European projects.
• Familiarity with sustainability standards (e.g. BREEAM, LEED).

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical or electrical design work across high-value data center projects.
• Manage project delivery from concept through to handover, ensuring technical excellence.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and interface with client stakeholders.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.
• Contribute to best practice, innovation, and continuous improvement across the design function.
• Ensure all work meets applicable codes, standards, and client expectations.

Skills

Mechanical design

Electrical design

Leadership

Project management

Client engagement

Revit

Amtech

IES

UK Building Regulations

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

Amtech

IES

Job description

MEP Connections is seeking a Principal Building Services Engineer to lead mechanical or electrical design for high-value data center projects. The role is remote from Ireland with a UK work-right requirement, overseeing concept to handover and coordinating with client stakeholders.

You will mentor junior engineers, drive best practices, and ensure compliance with UK regulations and European standards across European projects.