Mechanical Engineer

Matchtech Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Profit-share scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Matchtech Group partners with a world-renowned engineering firm to recruit a Mechanical Building Services Engineer for data centres in London. The successful candidate will lead mechanical design packages from concept through commissioning, guiding a disciplined team and coordinating with multidisciplinary groups.

You will apply digital design tools, develop energy-efficient, sustainable solutions, and mentor junior engineers while communicating clearly with global clients through sketches and

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering with Chartered Engineer status.
• Strong background in mechanical building services design, especially data centres.
• Proficiency with industry-standard mechanical design software packages.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver mechanical work packages on complex data centre projects from inception to completion.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and manage sub-consultants.
• Engage with major global clients and present technical information clearly.
• Manage project budgets, resources, and schedules to achieve results.
• Mentor junior colleagues and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Apply digital design tools and low-carbon strategies to optimise energy efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Client comms

Team mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

Tools

Industry design software

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Building Services Engineer - Data Centres

Location: London, United Kingdom

Sector: Building Services (Mechanical)

About Our Client

Our client is a world-renowned, employee-owned engineering and consultancy firm recognized for delivering transformative, sustainable design solutions across the globe. Driven by innovation, excellence, and a commitment to achieving net-zero outcomes, they collaborate on high-profile projects that shape modern infrastructure.

As data networks expand globally, data centres have become critical to modern digital infrastructure. Our client partners with major global operators to design highly resilient, energy-efficient, and future-proof mission-critical facilities. To support their expanding digital infrastructure portfolio, they are seeking an accomplished Mechanical Building Services Engineer to help lead complex, high-value data centre projects from concept through to commissioning.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will take on a pivotal leadership position within a supportive, creative Building Engineering division. Heading up the mechanical discipline within the data centre sector, you will guide mechanical design packages from initial briefing through detailed design, installation, and commissioning, while mentoring the next generation of engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical & Design Leadership: Lead and deliver mechanical work packages on complex, fast-paced data centre projects from inception to completion.
• Multidisciplinary Coordination: Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, managing sub-consultants and driving integrated, sustainable, and innovative design approaches.
• Client Engagement & Communication: Work closely with major global clients, presenting complex technical information clearly through sketching, drawing, and structured reporting.
• Project & Commercial Management: Take responsibility for managing project budgets, resource allocation, and deliverable schedules to ensure outstanding results.
• Team Development: Mentor and support junior colleagues, aiding their technical growth and fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Digital & Sustainable Innovation: Apply modern digital design tools, industry software, and low-carbon strategies to optimize energy efficiency and building performance.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualifications: Degree qualified in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering (preferably to Master's level) with Chartered Engineer status (CEng via CIBSE, IMechE, or equivalent).
• Sector Expertise: Strong background in mechanical building services design, with dedicated experience in data centres or other complex mission-critical environments.
• Technical & Software Mastery: Demonstrated competence in industry-standard mechanical design software packages.
• Project Leadership: Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary design teams, managing fast-paced projects across all stages of delivery.
• Communication Skills: Excellent capability to communicate design concepts effectively to clients and project teams through drawings, sketches, and written documentation.

What Our Client Offers

• Reward & Shared Success: A competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and participation in the firm's global profit-share scheme.
• Core Protection: Includes private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, and personal accident cover.
• Flexible Working & Wellbeing: Flexible benefits options allowing you to tailor support for your personal, family, and wellbeing needs.
• Professional Development: Structured leadership development, specialized learning programmes, and ongoing career progression within an inclusive environment.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our client is dedicated to cultivating an inclusive, fair, and diverse environment where every individual can thrive. Applications are warmly welcomed from professionals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Reasonable adjustments and tailored support are available throughout the recruitment process upon request.