Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer (Data Centres)

Arup; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer specialising in data centre projects to lead design and implementation of cutting-edge HVAC solutions. You will develop detailed design models, drive performance and efficiency, and guide senior and junior team members across projects in the fast-paced data centre sector.

With Chartered Engineer status in Building Services or within reach, you will bring extensive consulting experience, proficiency in energy modelling tools, and a track record across

Qualifications

• Must be a Chartered Engineer (Building Services) or within 6–12 months of achieving it.
• Significant experience in Mechanical Engineering within a consulting environment.
• Experience across data centre design and construction stages, including cooling solutions, PUE/WUE efficiency, resilience/TIER levels, and testing/commissioning.
• Proficiency in design and energy modelling tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of mechanical and HVAC systems for data centre projects.
• Develop detailed design models and simulations using advanced modelling techniques.
• Mentor junior team members and represent the team in meetings with clients.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and align with strategic objectives.

Skills

Chartered Eng (Building Services)

Data centre experience

Project leadership

Design review

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Energy modelling tools

HVAC design software

Job description

Joining Arup

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Join our team as a Senior Mechanical Engineer specialising in data centre projects, where you will not only lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge mechanical solutions working with a diverse range of glodatrabal data centre operators. You will have the opportunity to take on broader leadership roles. As a seasoned professional working in the field, you will spearhead collaborative efforts to develop detailed design models and simulations, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency in HVAC systems tailored for data centre environments. Beyond this, you'll have the opportunity to lead MEP initiatives and wider project endeavours.

Your strategic mindset and ability to effectively manage project activities will be paramount in driving success and delivering exceptional results. This role offers ambitious candidates the chance to not only excel in mechanical engineering but also to expand their leadership capabilities and make a significant impact on projects of varying scale and complexity in the fast paced evolving data centre sector.

The Opportunity

• Lead collaborative efforts within the team to develop detailed design models and simulations for mechanical and HVAC systems in data centre projects, utilising advanced modelling techniques and industry best practices.
• Spearhead the design of complex mechanical systems tailored specifically for data centre environments, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency in cooling.
• Drive the development of innovative mechanical designs for HVAC systems incorporating cutting-edge technologies to meet the unique demands of data centre infrastructure.
• Proactively manage project activities to ensure alignment with strategic and commercial objectives and effectively address any significant conflicts or challenges, leveraging extensive expertise to provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
• Assume primary responsibility for designated segments of design projects, ensuring adherence to rigorous quality standards and precision in execution, while representing the team in key internal and client-facing meetings to provide expert insights and recommendations.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Is a Chartered Engineer (or within 6–12 months of achieving it) in Building Services. (CIBSE / IMechE) and
• Has significant experience in Mechanical Engineering within a consulting business environment.
• Experience across all data centre design and construction stages, including cooling solutions, PUE/WUE efficiency, resilience/TIER levels, and testing/commissioning.
• Proficiency in relevant software including design and energy modelling tools.
• Experience in leading the development and implementation of Mechanical Engineering solutions across a range of projects.
• Strong technical expertise in Mechanical Engineering principles and practices

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you'll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.