Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Data Centre Projects

Ethos Engineering Ltd; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Fridays

9-day fortnight

Pension Scheme

Healthcare check-ups

Gym/Fitness membership allowance

Travel tax/bike-to-work scheme

Training and mentoring

Chartership support

Job summary

Ethos Engineering Ltd. is seeking a Senior Project Mechanical Design Engineer with 10+ years of mechanical design experience to lead the building services design for data centre projects.

This senior role oversees projects across the EMEA region, mentoring engineers and ensuring QA before handover, while maintaining strong client relationships. You will mentor junior staff, manage multiple projects, and ensure deliverables meet quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years of mechanical design experience.
• Hold a professional qualification.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to lead projects and manage multiple tasks.
• Experience in data centre mechanical services.
• Experience in client meetings.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Strong report writing skills.
• HVAC and building controls knowledge.
• Plumbing design and drainage experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and workload of team members to optimise productivity.
• Possess extensive knowledge of discipline areas to guide decision-making and problem-solving effectively.
• Understand client needs and develop strong client relationships to deliver tailored solutions that meet expectations.
• Comprehend contract terms and conditions to control scope creep and maintain project integrity.
• Delegate tasks strategically to achieve maximum value and enhance team engagement.
• Report progress to the Group Management Team to ensure transparency and alignment with organisational goals.
• Manage quality control within projects to ensure deliverables meet established standards.
• Engage in resource management to optimise resource allocation and project execution.
• Promote a positive message internally and externally to enhance team morale and the company’s reputation.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project leadership

HVAC

Building controls

Communication

Mentoring

Report writing

Plumbing design

Drainage design

Education

Professional qualification

Job description

Ethos Engineering Ltd. is seeking a Senior Project Mechanical Design Engineer with 10+ years of mechanical design experience to lead the building services design for data centre projects.

This senior role oversees projects across the EMEA region, mentoring engineers and ensuring QA before handover, while maintaining strong client relationships. You will mentor junior staff, manage multiple projects, and ensure deliverables meet quality standards.