Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer (Data Centre)

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their dynamic Building Services team. This role involves leading the technical design of Data Centre projects, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring quality throughout the design process. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable solutions that meet client needs. With a focus on professional growth, this position offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and the chance to work on exciting projects that make a positive impact on communities. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to meaningful designs, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Flexible Working Arrangements

Industry Leading Training

Exciting Projects

Qualifications

• Accredited engineering degree or equivalent experience required.
• Data Centre / Mission-Critical project experience is essential.
• Strong communicator who effectively conveys scope, schedule, and budget.

Responsibilities

• Manages technical project process and scope of work within own discipline.
• Delegates tasks to engineers and designers within own discipline.
• Maintains strong client relations and articulates project requirements.

Skills

Data Centre Project Management

Engineering Principles

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Client Relations

Education

Accredited Engineering Degree

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Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer (Data Centre), Aldermaston

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Aldermaston, United Kingdom

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer (Data Centre) to join our busy multidisciplinary Building Services team in London or Reading. The role involves guiding the technical design of projects as subject matter expert, mentor, and resource to the technical team. You will delegate, lead, and direct work of Project Engineers and Designers. You will conceptualize, execute, and ensure quality throughout the design process to meet our clients’ needs and expectations.

For more info on our Building Services projects and team, please click on the link:- Stantec Building Services Key Responsibilities

Manages technical project process and scope of work within own discipline; reviews schedule and budgeted hours; finds and resolves all inconsistencies with project manager.

Delegates tasks to engineers and designers within own discipline as appropriate.

Follows quality management process; conducts project reviews and approvals before all QA/QC reviews done by the technical authority.

Maintains strong client relations; able to understand and articulate project and design requirements, progress, and troubleshooting to clients and technical staff.

Coordinates well with all disciplines to fully integrate work and client requests into design.

Acts as supervisor and resource to technical design team; supports and assists staff education and development.

Actively participates in the engineering/professional community to build personal knowledge and professional growth (e.g. attends meetings / seminars / conferences and/or write articles for trade magazines).

About You

Accredited engineering degree or equivalent experience required.

Data Centre / Mission-Critical project experience is essential.

Comprehensive knowledge of engineering practices and principles in own discipline and basic knowledge of practices and principals in other disciplines.

Able to conceptualise and develop solutions for multifaceted systems and interactions with varied disparate components.

Strong communicator who effectively conveys scope, schedule, and budget to clients, co-workers, and technical teams

Adept at writing comprehensive reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals.

Equipped to analyse, problem solve, and train others; organized and attentive to detail; flexible and collaborative.

Able to independently resolve complex problems within the engineer’s discipline.

The friendly and collaborative culture at Stantec is something we are proud of and we have many other reasons for you to be excited about joining us. We can offer a competitive salary and benefits package, agile and flexible working arrangements, industry leading training, great projects, and lots more!

For more info on what it's like to work at Stantec, please click on the link - My Stantec Stories

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About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [emailprotected] we will talk to you about how we can support you.