Senior Mechanical Engineer - 40MW Data Centre (UK)

L.J.B & Co. Construction Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Job summary

Unknown is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the project team on a major 40MW Data Centre development in the UK. You will support the Lead Engineer across mechanical package delivery, BIM coordination, prefabrication, factory testing and commissioning.

The role offers a permanent position with a salary around £90,000 plus accommodation and a comprehensive package, working with a leading international contractor on significant data centre infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience within the construction or engineering industry.
• Strong mechanical engineering background with large-scale projects.
• Experience on large-scale new-build construction projects.
• Data Centre experience preferred but not essential.
• Experience coordinating with BIM teams and working with BIM models.
• Experience managing suppliers and mechanical subcontractors.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical building services and HVAC systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned mechanical packages from technical submission through installation, testing and handover.
• Prepare and manage Technical Submissions (Tech Subs) for mechanical packages.
• Coordinate suppliers, manufacturers and mechanical subcontractors.
• Monitor supply chain progress and ensure programme milestones are achieved.
• Meet regularly with subcontractor managers to review progress, technical issues and upcoming works.
• Support the Lead Engineer with the development and implementation of the project's prefabrication strategy.
• Assist with the design and development of prefabricated pipework modules and mechanical skids.
• Coordinate the manufacture, delivery and installation of prefabricated modules.
• Work closely with BIM specialists and BIM Technicians to develop and maintain the project model.
• Provide technical information, mark-ups and annotations to BIM teams.
• Participate in BIM coordination and model development workshops.
• Continuously review BIM models to identify clashes, technical issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Attend factory acceptance and factory testing activities for major mechanical plant.
• Verify equipment complies with project specifications and technical requirements.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

HVAC systems

BIM coordination

Subcontractor management

Technical submissions

Prefabrication

Factory testing

Tools

BIM software

AutoCAD

Job description

Unknown is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the project team on a major 40MW Data Centre development in the UK. You will support the Lead Engineer across mechanical package delivery, BIM coordination, prefabrication, factory testing and commissioning.

The role offers a permanent position with a salary around £90,000 plus accommodation and a comprehensive package, working with a leading international contractor on significant data centre infrastructure.