Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Eligo Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead large-scale data centre projects from initial design to client handover, ensuring high-quality delivery. Based in London or Birmingham, the role requires at least 7 years of relevant experience in industries like Healthcare and Commercial. The ideal candidate holds an Honours Degree and has strong skills in Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and REVIT, among others.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in Data Centres, Industrial, High-Tech, Commercial, or Healthcare engineering.
• Possession of an Honours Degree; Chartered Engineer status is an advantage.
• Deep understanding of engineering standards including CIBSE, ASHRAE, BS, IS, and EN Standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and specification of Mechanical Building Services systems.
• Implement and maintain quality checks and controls.
• Manage project schedules and produce detailed tender packages.
• Coordinate and lead the project engineering team and mentor junior staff.
• Autonomously lead projects with minimal management input.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Presentation skills

Organisational skills

Inquisitive mindset and technology adoption

Education

Honours Degree

Tools

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

REVIT

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Data Centres

Permanent Birmingham or London based (hybrid)

This senior position is for an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead large-scale data centre projects across the EMEA region but based in the Birmingham or London office. The role requires managing the full project lifecycle, from initial design concept through to successful client handover, while maintaining high-quality delivery standards and fostering strong client relationships.

Core Responsibilities

• Design & Technical Leadership: Lead the design and specification of Mechanical Building Services systems across all project stages (concept to completion).
• Quality Assurance & Control: Implement and maintain continuous design and installation quality checks and control. Ensure all deliverables strictly uphold internal design standards and meet the company's quality assurance criteria before client issue.
• Project Management & Delivery: Confidently manage project schedules and delivery. Produce fully detailed tender packages, reports, analysis, and recommendations. Collaborate with clients and the design team to accurately develop project scopes.
• Team Leadership & Mentoring: Coordinate and lead the project engineering team. Actively mentor and guide junior engineering staff in their professional development and the application of technical standards.
• Autonomy: Capable of taking the project lead with minimal input from the management team.

Candidate Profile & Requirements

• Experience: A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience is required, specifically within Data Centres, Industrial, High-Tech, Commercial, and/or Healthcare engineering projects.
• Education: Possession of an Honours Degree is expected, with Chartered Engineer status being an advantage.
• Industry Knowledge: Must possess a deep understanding of core engineering standards, including CIBSE, ASHRAE, BS, IS, and EN Standards.
• Software Proficiency:
  • Design & Documentation: Working knowledge of Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and REVIT.
  • Analysis: Experience with any other engineering analysis software is beneficial.
  • General: Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skills: Demonstrated excellent communication, presentation, and organisational skills. The candidate should be inquisitive and focused on adopting emerging technologies relevant to the role.

Location Detail

• London or Birmingham 1-2x a week

Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity.