A leading global consultancy is seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their Data Centre and Mission Critical team. This role is integral to delivering complex and high-value infrastructure projects across EMEA, with a particular focus on the hyperscale and co-location data centre market.
The successful candidate will act as a technical lead within a multi-disciplinary team, supporting the full project lifecycle while contributing to strategy, standardisation, and best practices across the mechanical discipline.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the mechanical design and delivery of complex data centre projects across the EMEA region.
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Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure technical solutions align with project objectives and client requirements.
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Define and maintain technical standards, quality benchmarks, and best practices for mechanical engineering within the sector.
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Mentor and support junior engineers, contributing to the upskilling and development of the wider team.
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Take a hands-on approach to risk management, project planning, and performance monitoring.
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Represent the business in client meetings, supporting business development and maintaining long-term partnerships.
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Provide strategic input into the growth of the data centre offering across EMEA and globally.
Candidate Requirements
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Significant experience delivering mechanical design for data centres or other mission-critical environments.
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In-depth knowledge of mechanical systems relevant to data centre infrastructure, including HVAC and cooling strategies.
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Demonstrable client-facing experience, with the ability to provide high-level technical guidance.
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Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with CIBSE or a relevant institution, or working towards it.
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Strong commercial acumen and understanding of project financials.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Based in or able to commute to one of the following: London, Manchester, Cardiff, Belfast, or surrounding regions. Hybrid working available.
Why Join?
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Opportunity to work on major data centre projects for global clients.
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Join a growing and well-supported team with international collaboration and technical excellence at its core.
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Access to career development opportunities within a business that champions innovation, sustainability, and inclusive growth.
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Competitive compensation and flexible working options.
This is a key opportunity for a mechanical engineering professional with a strong background in data centre delivery to contribute to the growth of an already well-established team, backed by a global network and cutting-edge resources.
Apply below of you feel this could be the next exciting step in your career.