Senior Mechanical Engineer

Black and White Engineering; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Manchester seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead innovative projects in hyperscale data centres. You will manage the full mechanical design lifecycle, ensuring compliance with standards while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical services background and be confident with industry tools. This position offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Discretionary annual profit-related bonus

7% matched pension contribution

Private healthcare

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Strong background in mechanical building services.
• Experience in mission-critical environments preferred.
• Solid grasp of thermodynamics and fluid dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full mechanical design lifecycle for data centre projects.
• Ensuring compliance with Uptime Institute Tier standards.
• Manage client relationships and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Mechanical design lifecycle

HVAC systems

Revit

AutoCAD

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Chartered status or working towards

Tools

IES VE

CFD software

Job description

Overview

Do You Have What It Takes to Lead Mechanical Innovation in Hyperscale Data Centers?

At Black & White Engineering, we’re not just designing mechanical systems, we’re enabling the infrastructure that powers the digital economy. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering technically complex, high-performance data centre projects across Europe. This is your opportunity to lead from the front, influence design strategy, and work with some of the most respected names in the mission-critical sector.

Responsibilities

You’ll be responsible for the full mechanical design lifecycle, from early-stage concept development, through to detailed design, construction support, and commissioning. Your work will span HVAC systems, chilled water networks, CRAC/CRAH units, ventilation strategies, and fire protection systems, all tailored to meet the stringent demands of hyperscale and colocation data centres. You’ll ensure designs comply with Uptime Institute Tier standards, ASHRAE guidelines, and local European regulations, while also pushing the boundaries of energy efficiency and resilience.

This role is as much about leadership as it is about engineering. You’ll support the technical lead on major projects, manage client relationships, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior engineers. Your ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and confidently will be key to building trust with clients and driving project success.

You’ll be supported by a collaborative UK-based team and our global engineering design centre, giving you access to world-class resources and expertise. Our culture is built around continuous learning, with regular lunch & learn sessions, accredited CPD programmes, and support for chartership and further education. If you’re already operating at Principal level, we offer a fast-track route to Associate Director for those ready to take the next step.

We’re looking for someone with a strong background in mechanical building services, ideally with experience in mission-critical environments. You should be confident using tools like Revit, AutoCAD, IES VE, and CFD software, and have a solid grasp of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and energy modelling. Chartered status (or working towards it) is highly desirable.

At Black & White, your work will be recognised, your ideas will be heard, and your career will be accelerated. Join us and help shape the future of data centre engineering, one project at a time.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (option to purchase 5 extra days through salary sacrifice)
• Discretionary annual profit-related bonus (typically 6 to 10%, based on company performance)
• 7% matched pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• 4x life insurance
• Payment protection scheme (75% of salary paid for up to 3 years if in long-term sickness absence)
• Professional development support (accredited courses, lunch & learn sessions)
• Global reach, local impact, work on flagship projects across Europe while being part of a close-knit UK team supported by our international design centre

If you’re ready to lead with technical excellence and shape the next generation of data centre infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.