Role: Associate Mechanical Engineer
Sector: Data Centres / Mission Critical
Location: UK & Ireland (Remote)
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: Competitive + Package
Overview:
This position sits at associate level within the mechanical function and involves leading mechanical design activities across large-scale data centre and mission critical projects. The Associate Mechanical Engineer will act as a technical authority within the discipline, driving quality, innovation, coordination, and sustainability outcomes across a portfolio of live and future projects.
Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage a team of mechanical engineers and designers across multiple concurrent projects.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of mechanical building services design, from concept and detailed design through commissioning and handover.
• Conduct and review HVAC, chilled water, air distribution, and fire protection systems design.
• Drive coordinated design solutions by working closely with electrical counterparts and other disciplines.
• Manage delivery against programme, budget, scope, and quality requirements.
• Perform design reviews, technical audits, and value engineering assessments.
• Oversee commissioning, testing, and handover to ensure mechanical systems perform in line with design intent.
• Implement and maintain QA/QC processes in accordance with CIBSE/ASHRAE standards and relevant regulations.
• Integrate sustainability, energy efficiency, and maintainability considerations into all designs.
• Lead adoption of digital delivery including BIM workflows, data-driven design, and smart building solutions.
• Support proposals, tenders, and client-facing technical engagement.
• Mentor and coach mechanical engineers to support technical development and progression.
Technical Requirements:
• Strong technical capability in HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection design for large-scale commercial or mission critical environments.
• Proficient in Revit MEP, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and mechanical analysis tools such as IES or Hevacomp.
• Strong understanding of CIBSE, ASHRAE, BS, IS, EN standards and local building regulations.
• Experience in energy performance optimisation, heat recovery, and renewable integration.
• Knowledge of BIM workflows and QA/QC frameworks.
Experience & Qualifications:
• 10+ years’ experience within mechanical building services design and project delivery.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering.
• Chartered (CEng) or working towards chartership.
• Track record delivering across data centre, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or commercial sectors.
Soft Skills:
• Strong leadership and communication capability.
• Analytical mindset with good problem-solving ability.
• Able to manage complex workloads and competing priorities.
• Client-focused approach with commitment to quality and continual improvement.
Opportunity:
This role offers the chance to operate at associate level on large-scale hyperscale and mission critical projects across Europe, with exposure to rapid expansion activity in data centre infrastructure, AI compute environments, and advanced digital engineering. The position provides ongoing professional development, leadership responsibility, and involvement in modern delivery practices as the sector continues to scale.