Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - Data Centre Systems

Blackedge Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackedge Consulting in London is seeking Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineers to lead data centre projects across the UK. You will drive mechanical design from feasibility through commissioning, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and clients.

The role requires a strong background in Mechanical Building Services and data centre experience, with Chartered status highly desirable. The successful candidate will contribute to high-profile international projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering.
• Experience on data centres or mission-critical projects.
• Strong knowledge of cooling and mechanical infrastructure.
• Chartered status desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design packages across complex data centre projects.
• Develop and review cooling, ventilation and related systems.
• Deliver energy-efficient and sustainable engineering solutions.
• Coordinate with electrical, structural, fire and other teams.
• Produce technical specifications, calculations, models and drawings.
• Support installation, testing and commissioning.
• Mentor junior engineers and manage resources.
• Engage with clients and project stakeholders.

Skills

Mechanical building services

Data centre experience

Client-facing

Mentoring juniors

Education

Mechanical or Building Services degree

Chartered status desirable

Tools

Revit

IES

CFD

Job description

Blackedge Consulting in London is seeking Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineers to lead data centre projects across the UK. You will drive mechanical design from feasibility through commissioning, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and clients.

The role requires a strong background in Mechanical Building Services and data centre experience, with Chartered status highly desirable. The successful candidate will contribute to high-profile international projects.