Senior Mechanical/Electrical Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the data centre sector is seeking a Senior Mechanical/Electrical Design Engineer to join their London team. This hybrid role offers a salary of £70,000 – £100,000, focusing on leading complex projects and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of design experience in mission-critical environments and a strong background in contractor settings, along with a commitment to innovation in sustainable design.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Clear progression pathways

Exposure to large-scale projects

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in mechanical or electrical design, ideally within mission-critical or data centre environments.
• Strong background in design delivery within a contractor setting.
• Demonstrable team leadership and mentoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical and/or electrical design delivery on major data centre projects.
• Oversee project documentation, compliance, and technical standards.
• Collaborate with consultants, project managers, and clients throughout project lifecycle.

Skills

Mechanical/Electrical design expertise

Team leadership

Sustainable design

Job description

Overview

Senior Mechanical/Electrical Design Engineer – Data Centres

London | Hybrid

£70,000 – £100,000

I’m working with a leading contractor in the data centre sector who are looking to appoint a Senior Mechanical/Electrical Design Engineer to strengthen their London-based team.

This role offers the chance to take on a lead position in delivering complex, mission-critical projects across the UK and Europe, while mentoring junior engineers and shaping best practice in design.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical and/or electrical design delivery on major data centre projects.
• Oversee project documentation, compliance, and technical standards.
• Collaborate with consultants, project managers, and clients throughout project lifecycle.
• Provide leadership and mentorship within a growing engineering team.
• Drive innovation in sustainable design and energy-efficient systems.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in mechanical or electrical design, ideally within mission-critical or data centre environments.
• Strong background in design delivery within a contractor setting.
• Demonstrable team leadership and mentoring experience.
• Chartered (CEng) or working towards this is advantageous.

What’s on offer

• Salary in the region of £70,000 – £100,000, dependent on experience.
• Hybrid working model (London office / flexibility to work from home).
• Clear progression pathways and exposure to large-scale, international projects.

If you’re an experienced design engineer ready to step into a senior role with impact, I’d be happy to share more.