Senior Mechanical Design Lead – Data Centre (Hybrid)

Ethos Engineering; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Fridays

9-day fortnight

Pension

Healthcare checks

Gym membership

Subsidised health insurance

Travel allowance

Training & chartership support

Job summary

Ethos Engineering in Ireland seeks a Senior Project Mechanical Design Engineer with 10+ years of mechanical design experience to lead the design of mechanical building services for data centre projects. You will oversee projects across the EMEA region, managing the full lifecycle from concept to handover and mentoring staff.

You will work in a hybrid Dublin-based role, collaborating with clients and the design team to ensure quality, adherence to contract terms, and strong relationships while

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years of mechanical design experience.
• Hold a professional qualification.
• Senior member of the design team delivering data centre developments for Ireland and overseas.
• Excellent report writing skills and the ability to explain complex engineering issues clearly.
• Good understanding of HVAC and building controls; experience in plumbing and drainage design preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and workload of team members to optimise productivity.
• Guide decision-making with extensive discipline knowledge.
• Develop strong client relationships to deliver tailored solutions.
• Understand contract terms to control scope creep and maintain project integrity.
• Delegate tasks to maximise value and engagement.
• Report progress to ensure transparency and alignment with goals.
• Manage quality control within projects to meet standards.
• Engage in resource management to optimise allocation.
• Promote a positive message internally and externally for the company’s reputation.

Skills

Mechanical design

HVAC

Building services

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Professional qualification

Job description

Ethos Engineering in Ireland seeks a Senior Project Mechanical Design Engineer with 10+ years of mechanical design experience to lead the design of mechanical building services for data centre projects. You will oversee projects across the EMEA region, managing the full lifecycle from concept to handover and mentoring staff.

You will work in a hybrid Dublin-based role, collaborating with clients and the design team to ensure quality, adherence to contract terms, and strong relationships while