Senior Mechanical Design Engineer — Data Centre Retrofit

Ethos; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Fridays

9-day fortnight

Pension Scheme

Refer a Friend scheme

Healthcare check-ups

Gym membership

Subsidised Health Insurance

Travel expenses

Bike-to-work scheme

Training/mentoring

Chartership support

Professional Subscription

Paid statutory leaves

Social committee

Job summary

Ethos is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join its Data Centre team, focusing on retrofit projects across mission-critical environments and managing full lifecycle delivery across EMEA. You will mentor engineers, apply CIBSE/ASHRAE standards, and supervise design quality while building strong client relationships.

The role requires a degree in mechanical engineering, 5+ years in relevant sectors, and proficiency with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and REVIT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services or related discipline.
• 5+ years experience with Data Centres, Industrial, High Tech, Commercial and/or Healthcare engineering projects.
• Deep understanding of CIBSE, ASHRAE, BS, IS and EN Standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience leading and coordinating an engineering team.
• Based in Ireland, the UK or the EU.
• Proficient with Bluebeam, AutoCAD and REVIT.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical services design on projects from concept to completion.
• Design and specification of mechanical building services systems.
• Perform design and installation quality checks and control.
• Provide detailed tender packages/reports/analyses/recommendations.
• Uphold mechanical design standards within the organisation.
• Collaborate with design teams and clients to develop project scopes.
• Capable of leading projects with minimal input from management.
• Mentor and guide engineering staff.

Skills

Data centre experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Emerging technologies

Standards knowledge

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

REVIT

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering / Building Services

Tools

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

Ethos is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join its Data Centre team, focusing on retrofit projects across mission-critical environments and managing full lifecycle delivery across EMEA. You will mentor engineers, apply CIBSE/ASHRAE standards, and supervise design quality while building strong client relationships.

The role requires a degree in mechanical engineering, 5+ years in relevant sectors, and proficiency with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and REVIT.