Senior Mechanical Engineer

Quanta Consultancy Services Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global data centre company seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support their growth in London. The role involves managing project life cycles, overseeing budgeting, and ensuring compliance with industry standards in the design and installation of mechanical systems. Ideal candidates will have significant engineering experience, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in relevant design software.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in mechanical or building services engineering.
• Proficient in design software including AutoCAD and Revit.
• Strong understanding of project management and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage master planning of sites pre-acquisition and support project life cycles.
• Oversee consultant teams and contribute to budget management across projects.
• Provide technical expertise in mechanical systems design and installation.

Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

CFD Software

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer - UK, London - Permanent Contract

This is your opportunity to work for a global data centre company that partners with the world’s largest technology firms to provide robust and sustainable operating infrastructure.

With significant investments secured, this data centre group is entering their next phase of growth and are looking to bring on board a Senior Mechanical Engineer.

Responsibilities:

• Support in the management of the master planning of sites pre-acquisition, working closely with the site selection, leasing, and Development and Construction teams
• Be part of a close-knit team, effectively supporting the full life cycle of projects, guiding the Senior Management around both internal and external resource management
• Assist in managing consultant teams in their delivery, challenging the consultants to continually evolve and improve
• Contribute towards the budget management across projects where an active project contributor. Review budgets and provide comments. Effectively track changes and cost risks, flagging to the Senior Management where risks exist, developing mitigation strategies
• Liaise with worldwide colleagues to ensure that best practice is uniform across all our developments, irrespective of geographic location
• Provide technical expertise in the design and installation of data centre mechanical systems, fire suppression systems, and physical security measures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations

Requirements:

• Previous experience in mechanical or building services engineering and project management
• Proficiency with MS Office
• Proficiency in relevant design software and tools, such as AutoCAD, Revit, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software
• Familiarity with industry standards and codes
• Solid understanding of energy efficiency best practices and sustainability principles as they relate to data centre infrastructure
• Proficiency with MS Project
• Critical thinker and problem solver
• Ability to support several projects simultaneously and effectively
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, consultants, and contractors
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interface directly with clients
• Willingness to travel locally, nationally, and internationally on a regular basis
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree, mechanical or building services engineering, or technology-related discipline

If this role is of interest to you, please apply now to show your interest and we will be in touch.
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