Senior Mechanical Engineers Data Centres - Contract

HDR; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Mechanical Engineers with Data Centre experience to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will design and implement mechanical systems for critical environments, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, manage project demands, and contribute to a culture of excellence and innovation. This opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a sense of belonging and empowerment among its employee-owners.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Mechanical Design for Data Centre projects.
• Experience in designing and managing mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed design and installation of mechanical systems for Data Centres.
• Ensure all design projects are technically compliant and of high quality.

Skills

Mechanical Design

HVAC Engineering

Project Management

Design Coordination

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree level or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Trane TRACE

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community but around the world.

Do you enjoy working with engineering teams to create detailed designs, plans, specifications, and estimates for Data Centre/Mission Critical facilities? HDR is currently looking for Contract Mechanical and Senior Mechanical Engineers with Data Centre experience.

Primary Objectives

You will be required to produce detailed design and installation design of complete mechanical systems for Data Centres in conjunction with our Sales, Technical, and Project Management teams. With a keen eye for detail, you will be conversant with all aspects of mechanical engineering in critical environments. Whilst you will be a competent & experienced designer, we are looking for a self-starter that can manage and develop resources to meet project demands whilst maintaining the highest level of technical excellence and regulatory compliance and work as part of the wider multi-disciplinary engineering team.

We will count on you to:

• Carry out engineering concept design through to detailed design.
• Ensure all design projects and reports within the group are technically compliant, to a consistent quality and standard. Maintain regular ‘in-house’ design reviews and checks.
• Motivate yourself and manage staff within the group to build coherent high-performing teams. Set objectives, monitor performance, coach, and develop staff to optimize their potential.
• Implement and manage QA systems and procedures on all projects.
• Implement Company Health and Safety. Ensure all designs respond to the CDM regulations.
• Ensure Quality Management System ISO 9001 and 14001 are adhered to.

Preferred Qualifications

• Educational qualifications to a degree level or equivalent are desired.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in Mechanical Design for Data Centre/Mission Critical projects is essential.
• Experience, especially in designing and managing projects.
• Design Coordination with other stakeholders & disciplines.
• Wide experience of critical mechanical systems, HVAC engineering, and multiple levels of resilience including cooling, ventilation, humidification, fuel oil, and flue systems.
• Large scale chilled water and adiabatic cooling systems experience.
• Systems design to various resilience levels.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Previous experience in mechanical system design of commercial or institutional buildings.
• Experience in commercial or institutional facilities.
• Computer experience using MS Office, Trane TRACE, or similar software, manufacturer selection software.
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture is a must.

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust, and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.