Senior Mechanical Engineer

FairPlay Engineering; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,668,000 - 2,223,000; Full time

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Job summary

FairPlay Engineering seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer for data center projects in Europe, leading design and coordination of complex mechanical systems to ensure reliability and efficiency.

You will own mechanical building services design, including HVAC and data center-specific installations, translating client requirements into practical, scalable solutions and mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Extensive experience as a Mechanical Engineer within complex, mission-critical, or highly technical environments.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems and cooling technologies within data centers or similar industries.
• Understanding of high-availability design principles and the requirements of mission-critical facilities.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering project teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to deliver technically sound solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to take technical ownership and guide engineering teams.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design and engineering of mechanical building systems including HVAC, cooling systems, and data center-specific installations.
• Developing technical concepts and translating client requirements into scalable, energy-efficient engineering solutions.
• Designing and evaluating advanced cooling technologies such as evaporative cooling, liquid cooling, and chiller systems.
• Coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure fully integrated project designs.
• Acting as a technical point of contact for clients, suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring junior and mid-level engineers within project teams.
• Supporting tender activities, cost estimates, technical proposals, and project planning.
• Contributing to quality assurance processes during both design and execution phases.

Skills

HVAC systems

Data center cooling

High availability design

Project teamwork

Mentoring

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

You have built a strong foundation in mechanical engineering and thrive in environments where reliability, performance, and innovation are non-negotiable. If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges and want to contribute to the design of some of Europe's most advanced data center facilities, this could be the opportunity you have been looking for.

Company Information

Our client is an internationally active engineering consultancy specialising in high-tech and mission-critical environments. The organisation delivers large-scale, future-proof data center projects across Europe, with a strong focus on sustainability, scalability, and operational performance.

Working within a dedicated data center engineering team, you will collaborate closely with specialists across mechanical, electrical, and construction disciplines to develop cutting-edge solutions that support the growing demands of digital infrastructure. Their projects combine technical excellence, innovation, and energy efficiency to create highly reliable facilities for global clients.

Vacancy Information

Our client is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Data Centers) to lead the design and coordination of complex mechanical systems within mission-critical environments. In this role, you will be responsible for developing reliable, efficient, and scalable mechanical solutions that meet the highest standards of performance and availability.

You will take ownership of mechanical building services design, including HVAC systems, advanced cooling technologies, and data center-specific installations. From concept development through detailed engineering, you will translate client requirements into practical and energy-efficient technical solutions that support long-term operational success.

As a senior member of the engineering team, you will work closely with multidisciplinary project teams, acting as a technical point of contact for clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. You will also play an important role in mentoring junior engineers, contributing to technical development within the team, and supporting the successful delivery of projects from design through execution.

In addition, you will contribute to tender activities, cost estimates, technical reviews, and quality assurance processes to ensure projects are delivered to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the design and engineering of mechanical building systems including HVAC, cooling systems, and data center-specific installations.
• Developing technical concepts and translating client requirements into scalable, energy-efficient engineering solutions.
• Designing and evaluating advanced cooling technologies such as evaporative cooling, liquid cooling, and chiller systems.
• Coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure fully integrated project designs.
• Acting as a technical point of contact for clients, suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring junior and mid-level engineers within project teams.
• Supporting tender activities, cost estimates, technical proposals, and project planning.
• Contributing to quality assurance processes during both design and execution phases.

What You Need

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Extensive experience as a Mechanical Engineer within complex, mission-critical, or highly technical environments.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems and cooling technologies within data centers or similar industries.
• Understanding of high-availability design principles and the requirements of mission-critical facilities.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering project teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to deliver technically sound solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to take technical ownership and guide engineering teams.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

If you do not meet every requirement but have a strong Mechanical engineering background with relevant industrial experience, we still encourage you to apply. The right combination of technical experience, motivation, and willingness to grow can make you a strong candidate.

Relocation

This position is based in the Netherlands and will require relocation. We understand that making an international move is a significant decision and we are here to make that process as straightforward as possible.

• Premium Relocation Package.
• This includes visa sponsorship, guidance before your move, and dedicated support from a relocation consultant throughout the process.
• You can find more information on the Relocating with us page on our website.