Senior Mechanical Designer – Mission-Critical Data Centers

Burns & McDonnell; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in London is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer to join our team, focusing on high-tech data centres and telecom facilities. You will design mechanical systems, lead project tasks, coordinate with Architects and Structures, and ensure safety and quality standards across multi-discipline projects.

The role offers progression within a global engineering leader, with opportunities to work on diverse facilities including pharmaceutical, healthcare, manufacturing and airports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field with substantial design experience.
• Alternative: Higher National Diploma with extensive design experience.
• GCSE with progressive detailing and design experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Senior Mechanical, Electrical and PH Engineers
• Advise clients regarding mechanical systems meeting safety codes
• Design mechanical systems/equipment to meet client requirements
• Develop design criteria for air and water side of building mechanical systems
• Prepare calculations and technical/equipment specification documentation
• Coordinate with Architect and Structures; enforce standards

Skills

Team leadership

Client liaison

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor Degree (drafting)/related field

Higher National Diploma

GCSE 11 years detailing/design experience

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Excel

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in London is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer to join our team, focusing on high-tech data centres and telecom facilities. You will design mechanical systems, lead project tasks, coordinate with Architects and Structures, and ensure safety and quality standards across multi-discipline projects.

The role offers progression within a global engineering leader, with opportunities to work on diverse facilities including pharmaceutical, healthcare, manufacturing and airports.