Senior Mechanical Design Lead — Data Centre Projects

Equans UK & Ireland; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Life cover 4x salary

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance (family)

Job summary

Equans Sci-Tech requires a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to lead mechanical services design for data centres and mission-critical facilities in the UK. You will steer design across bid, design, installation and commissioning, ensuring quality and timeliness.

You will mentor engineers, run regular design meetings, and provide technical assessments for tenders while supporting risk management and compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in mechanical/building services engineering (BEng/MEng).
• Proven mechanical services design experience for data centres and mission-critical projects.
• Experience leading multi-project delivery and prioritising team work.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver design work through design and build projects for data centres and mission-critical facilities.
• Lead design reviews and provide technical guidance to project teams.

Skills

Mechanical design

Leadership & mentoring

Project prioritisation

Stakeholder communication

CFD/FEA modelling

Education

BEng/MEng in mechanical/building services

Tools

CFD

FEA

Job description

Equans Sci-Tech requires a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to lead mechanical services design for data centres and mission-critical facilities in the UK. You will steer design across bid, design, installation and commissioning, ensuring quality and timeliness.

You will mentor engineers, run regular design meetings, and provide technical assessments for tenders while supporting risk management and compliance with industry standards.