About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and technically strong Principal Mechanical Engineer to join a growing multidisciplinary team delivering mission-critical and data centre projects. You will play a key role in leading the mechanical design and technical strategy for complex data centre developments across the sector.

This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in mechanical engineering for data centres and a desire to contribute to the development of standards, mentor junior engineers, and work closely with both internal teams and external clients to ensure technical excellence and project success.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the mechanical lead for data centre design projects, contributing expert knowledge throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Drive technical excellence across project deliverables, ensuring designs meet client expectations and sector-specific standards.
• Contribute to setting benchmarks, design guidelines, and quality standards for mechanical engineering within the data centre sector.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to mechanical teams, supporting knowledge transfer and development of emerging talent.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and consistent project delivery.
• Work directly with clients to understand their business drivers, organisational culture, and project goals.
• Monitor project performance, manage risks, and contribute to solutions that address design or delivery challenges.
• Maintain a proactive approach to industry trends and evolving technologies in the data centre and mission-critical sectors.

Candidate Requirements

• Strong technical background in mechanical engineering for data centres and mission-critical environments.
• Proven track record delivering complex mechanical systems design on high-value projects.
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels.
• Thorough understanding of mechanical design principles, best practices, and regulatory requirements within data centre environments.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing project financials and resource planning.
• Experience collaborating within multi-disciplinary teams, including architecture, electrical, structural, and project management disciplines.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional status.
• Strong digital competency and ability to work with collaborative design tools (e.g., Revit, BIM platforms).

What’s on Offer

• Strategic role within a high-growth sector focused on data centre design and engineering.
• Opportunities to lead technically complex projects with leading technology clients.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment with global knowledge-sharing.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Flexible working options.