Principal Mechanical Design Engineer – Data Centre, Hybrid

Ada Meher; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Hybrid working

L&D support

Travel allowance £4,560

Job summary

Ada Meher in Leeds is recruiting a Principal or Associate Mechanical Design Engineer to drive data centre building services design with a focus on HVAC, ventilation and plant layouts. You will participate in design across RIBA Stages 2–4 and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

The role offers hybrid working (2–3 days in the office), a structured progression path, and a travel allowance. It suits engineers aiming to lead mission-critical projects in the UK.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Mechanical Design Engineering within Building Services.
• Data Centre design experience is essential.
• Experience designing HVAC systems, cooling, ventilation and plant.
• Background delivering MEP designs across RIBA Stages 2-4.
• CIBSE accreditation or charterships would be a bonus.
• Ability to lead projects and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design work for data centre projects in Leeds.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (MEP, sustainability) to deliver designs.
• Mentor junior engineers and manage client communications.
• Deliver high-quality building services designs across stages 2–4.

Skills

Mechanical design engineering

Data centre design

HVAC systems

Project leadership

Mentoring junior engineers

Client communication

Building services

Education

CIBSE accreditation

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Ada Meher in Leeds is recruiting a Principal or Associate Mechanical Design Engineer to drive data centre building services design with a focus on HVAC, ventilation and plant layouts. You will participate in design across RIBA Stages 2–4 and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

The role offers hybrid working (2–3 days in the office), a structured progression path, and a travel allowance. It suits engineers aiming to lead mission-critical projects in the UK.