Senior Mechanical Engineer

The Resolute Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in London. The ideal candidate will have experience in mechanical design for data centres and proficiency in tools like AutoCAD and Revit. You will lead medium to large-scale projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and mentoring junior staff. This position offers a competitive salary of £40,000 - £60,000 depending on experience, with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Mechanical Engineer on data centres or similar projects.
• Familiarity with UK building regulations and standards.
• Ability to independently lead work packages.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for projects from concept to construction.
• Develop engineering solutions for HVAC systems.
• Collaborate with clients and contractors.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Communication skills

Team coordination

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Overview

Senior Mechanical Engineer - London (Data Centres).

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a growing team within a leading international engineering and design consultancy, with a strong focus on high-performance building services across mission-critical projects.

Location: London

• Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 + package (depending on experience)

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and coordination of medium to large-scale projects from concept through to construction.
• Develop detailed engineering solutions for HVAC and other mechanical building services systems, ensuring they meet performance, sustainability, and compliance targets.
• Work closely with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Carry out technical assessments, calculations, and analysis to support robust design development.
• Support and mentor junior team members, reviewing work and providing technical guidance.
• Ensure designs adhere to UK regulations, international standards, and project-specific requirements.
• Prepare specifications and reports using tools such as Word, Excel, and specialist engineering software.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent).
• Previous professional experience as a Mechanical Engineer working on data centres, industrial or similar projects.
• Familiar with UK building regulations and Standards.
• Ability to lead packages of work independently while coordinating effectively within a wider team.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in design tools and software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and mechanical calculation tools.

Additional Information

PLEASE NOTE
You need to be living and eligible to work in England to be suitable for this position.

If you are interested in this position, please apply through this link or contact Meike Tomlinson or Fiona Cooper via LinkedIn or call The Resolute Group on (phone number removed).

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