Senior Mechanical Engineer - Data Centre, Blyth

3D Personnel Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation and travel package

Job summary

3D Personnel Ltd in Blyth, Northumberland seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to oversee mechanical installations on a mission-critical data centre project. You will manage HVAC, cooling, and piping, coordinate with electrical teams, and mentor junior engineers.

The role offers long-term career progression, on-site work in a market-leading data centre environment, and a salary range of £75,000–£90,000 with accommodation and travel support for candidates outside commuting distance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering.
• Several years' experience as a mechanical engineer with a main or M&E contractor.
• Strong knowledge of data centre cooling, HVAC and piping systems.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Valid CSCS card or equivalent site safety training.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical installation works including HVAC, cooling and piping systems
• Oversee mechanical subcontractors for quality, safety and programme
• Review drawings, technical submittals and method statements
• Coordinate mechanical works with electrical, CSA and commissioning teams
• Support commissioning and handover of mechanical systems
• Mentor and support junior mechanical engineers
• Report progress and resolve technical issues on site

Skills

Data centre cooling, HVAC, piping

Communication & coordination

CSCS site safety

Experience with main or M&E contractor

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Data Centre Project | Blyth, Northumberland

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a leading data centre delivery team on a major new data centre project in Blyth, Northumberland. This is a key role overseeing mechanical installations on a mission‑critical facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical installation works including HVAC, cooling and piping systems
• Oversee mechanical subcontractors for quality, safety and programme
• Review drawings, technical submittals and method statements
• Coordinate mechanical works with electrical, CSA and commissioning teams
• Support commissioning and handover of mechanical systems
• Mentor and support junior mechanical engineers
• Report progress and resolve technical issues on site

Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering
• Several years' experience as a mechanical engineer with a main or M&E contractor
• Strong knowledge of data centre cooling, HVAC and piping systems
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Valid CSCS card or equivalent site safety training

What's on Offer

• Work with a market leader in data centre construction on a landmark UK project
• Be part of a team delivering critical infrastructure in a high‑growth sector
• Accommodation and travel package available for candidates outside commuting distance
• Long‑term career progression and professional development support
• Salary of £75,000 - £90,000