Senior Mechanical Engineer – Data Center Systems Lead

HDR; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Manchester. The role involves creating detailed designs and plans for mechanical systems and HVAC solutions for data centres. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of design experience, particularly with critical mechanical systems. The ideal professional will manage project demands, ensuring high technical standards while being part of a committed engineering team that values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years mechanical design experience within a design consultancy.
• Mechanical design experience for data centres.
• Experience managing mechanical design throughout all design stages.

Responsibilities

• Carry out engineering concept design through to detailed design.
• Ensure all design projects are technically compliant.
• Motivate and manage staff within group.
• Implement and manage QA systems on all projects.
• Ensure designs respond to CDM regulations.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

HVAC engineering

Leadership skills

Project management experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

MS Project expertise

AutoCAD proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Job description

A leading engineering company is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Manchester. The role involves creating detailed designs and plans for mechanical systems and HVAC solutions for data centres. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of design experience, particularly with critical mechanical systems. The ideal professional will manage project demands, ensuring high technical standards while being part of a committed engineering team that values diversity and inclusion.