Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - Critical Data Centre Systems

Sudlows; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sudlows is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design of data centre mechanical systems and drive tender design through design, construction and commissioning stages.

You will engage with clients and specialist suppliers, develop drawings and specifications, and prepare cost estimates to support robust bid responses. This role is office-based with some site visits and collaboration within the Critical Infrastructures team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in M&E engineering, preferably from critical infrastructure.
• Experience with data centre systems and resilience (N+1, etc.) is advantageous.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, ASTA Power Project, and Microsoft Project would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Produce designs for data centre mechanical systems including chilled water and high efficiency cooling.
• Create mechanical schematics for sales documentation and build drawings.
• Develop specifications for mechanical installations.
• Carry out site surveys and coordinate with subcontractors.
• Develop the mechanical system drawings, technical submissions, calculations and operation descriptions to construction standards.
• Liaise with sub-contractors and ensure drawings include all required information.
• Check and approve material submittals with respect to Technical Design.
• Study tender documents and contribute to technical responses and quotations.
• Prepare and participate in review of technical and commercial responses to tender documents.

Skills

M&E engineering

Data centre design

Analytical skills

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ASTA Power Project

Microsoft Project

Job description

Sudlows is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design of data centre mechanical systems and drive tender design through design, construction and commissioning stages.

You will engage with clients and specialist suppliers, develop drawings and specifications, and prepare cost estimates to support robust bid responses. This role is office-based with some site visits and collaboration within the Critical Infrastructures team.