Lead Mechanical Engineer, Data Center Construction

CloudHQ, LLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A global data center solutions provider in Greater London is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and delivery of critical mechanical systems for data center construction. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in mechanical systems for mission-critical facilities, particularly in HVAC and fire suppression environments. This role demands strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and collaboration across diverse teams to ensure compliance with the highest standards of efficiency and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in designing or managing mechanical systems, particularly in data centers.
• Strong ability in troubleshooting and on-site problem resolution.
• Expertise in compliance with European building codes and energy efficiency standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for mechanical systems in construction projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align mechanical system delivery with project goals.
• Lead factory witness testing and validate system performance.

Skills

Mechanical system design

HVAC systems knowledge

Problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

HVAC systems

Fire suppression systems

Factory witness testing equipment

Job description

A global data center solutions provider in Greater London is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and delivery of critical mechanical systems for data center construction. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in mechanical systems for mission-critical facilities, particularly in HVAC and fire suppression environments. This role demands strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and collaboration across diverse teams to ensure compliance with the highest standards of efficiency and sustainability.