Lead Mechanical Engineer (MCF / Data Centres)

The global digital revolution is bringing prosperity to more and more countries and regions, benefiting millions of people. Data centers make this 21st-century transformation possible, and reliable systems and continuity are crucial. Royal HaskoningDHV is one of the five leading design and engineering firms in the data center industry and has a well-established Mission Critical Facilities (MCF) Data Centre team that collaborates with some of the largest and most prominent data center providers and users across the globe, including Europe, Africa, Asia, and the UK.

What you do as a Lead Mechanical Engineer (MCF / Data Centres)

As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will work with demanding clients worldwide and collaborate proactively with colleagues across the globe. Our MCF projects require advanced knowledge beyond standard building features. A proactive Lead Mechanical Engineer is essential to our clients, who also require detailed 3D designs up to working documentation level. Your daily work will include risk management, assessments, testing, and commissioning protocols, especially in live Data Centres.

• Manage and deliver mechanical work packages across multiple projects.
• Identify project scope, design, management objectives, and deliver project documentation ensuring quality and flow of information for contractors, vendors, and authorities.
• Write technical specifications and reports.
• Assist the project manager with project costs and risk assessments.
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships, review pre-qualifications, evaluate proposals, and communicate project status to stakeholders.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to project execution and internal process optimization, sharing knowledge to foster continuous development.

Where you will work

Royal HaskoningDHV is an independent engineering, project management, and consultancy firm with 140 years of expertise, operating in over 25 countries with 6,000 colleagues. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," reflects our commitment to positive global impact. As a Lead Mechanical Engineer in the Mission Critical Facilities team, you will be part of a multidisciplinary group providing strategic and operational advice to data center clients including colocation providers, ISPs, and telecom companies.

Our team encompasses diverse expertise such as electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, fire safety, control engineering, and security. Together, we develop integrated data center designs. Here are examples of our projects.

You will join a leading market, working with a passionate team recognized as one of the best globally in Data Centre design and engineering.

What you bring

You are entrepreneurial, result-oriented, proactive, flexible, and a problem solver. Additionally, you have :

• A bachelor’s and / or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in mechanical design and / or installation.
• Good knowledge of standard practices in design and construction.
• A clear understanding of clients' operational needs.
• Excellent communication skills in English; Spanish, Dutch, or German are a plus.

What we offer you

We provide opportunities for personal development through challenging international projects, along with :

• A good work-life balance.
• A permanent contract with competitive salary and allowances.
• A vibrant workplace in Málaga, including a laptop, company phone, and possibly travel allowances.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Profit-based bonuses may apply.

Are you our new colleague?

We look forward to your application! Click the apply button to upload your resume and motivation letter. We will contact you promptly after reviewing your application.

For more information, contact Christian de Visser, Recruiter Mission Critical Facilities, at .

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