Senior Data Centre Mechanical Engineer
(Mechanical Engineer / Critical Facilities Engineer / HVAC & Cooling Systems SME)
Location: London (UK), Paris or Frankfurt (Europe) (Travel Across European sites)
Salary: Circa A£90,000 basic + Bonus & Excellent Benefits package (Flexible depending on salary & experience)
The Opportunity
Our client, a leading global data centre developer is seeking a Senior Data Centre Mechanical Engineer to join its expanding European Construction team. This is a senior, high-impact role where you will act as the Mechanical Subject Matter Expert (SME) across major hyperscale projects, delivering resilient, energy-efficient, and scalable mechanical systems for mission-critical data centre facilities.
The Role
As Senior Data Centre Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical SME, you will:
* Lead design, installation, testing, and commissioning of mechanical systems for hyperscale data centres.
* Oversee systems such as HVAC, chillers, cooling towers, air-handling units (AHUs), fire suppression, and fuel delivery systems.
* Provide technical leadership, acting as the Mechanical SME, ensuring compliance with safety, reliability, energy efficiency, and operational standards.
* Conduct design reviews, factory witness testing, and commissioning oversight to validate critical equipment performance.
* Advise on redundancy, maintainability, and scalable mechanical infrastructure solutions.
* Act as a trusted advisor to contractors, consultants, stakeholders, and tenants across all project phases.
* You will be based either in or around London (UK wide also considered), Paris or Frankfurt, with travel to European Projects & campuses
Key Requirements
* Extensive experience in mechanical systems for critical facilities, including data centres, semiconductors, pharmaceutical plants, or large-scale industrial environments.
* Expertise in HVAC systems, chillers, cooling towers, AHUs, and fire suppression systems.
* Proven track record delivering and commissioning mechanical systems for complex infrastructure projects.
* Strong understanding of European building codes, safety regulations, and energy efficiency standards.
* Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
* Flexibility to travel across European campuses
Desirable Qualifications
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or Construction Management.
* 7+ years' experience in mechanical systems design or delivery for data centres or industrial-scale facilities.
* Professional certifications such as CEng, LEED AP, or ASHRAE.
What's on Offer
* Senior leadership role within a global data centre developer.
* Opportunity to work on Europe's most exciting hyperscale data centre projects.
* Circa A£90,000 basic salary (Flexible depending on salary & experience)
* Bonus scheme.
* 25 days holiday + statutory days & additional Christmas shutdown.
* Death in service x 3 salary.
* Private healthcare for you and your family.
* Dental and optical care.
* Pension scheme.
* Income protection insurance.
* Long-term career progression in one of the fastest-growing global industries.
Senior Data Centre Mechanical Engineer
(Mechanical Engineer / Critical Facilities Engineer / HVAC & Cooling Systems SME)
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