Overview

Do You Have What It Takes to Lead Mechanical Innovation in Hyperscale Data Centers?

At Black & White Engineering, we’re not just designing mechanical systems, we’re enabling the infrastructure that powers the digital economy. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering technically complex, high-performance data centre projects across Europe. This is your opportunity to lead from the front, influence design strategy, and work with some of the most respected names in the mission-critical sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full mechanical design lifecycle, from early-stage concept development through detailed design, construction support, and commissioning.
• Work on HVAC systems, chilled water networks, CRAC/CRAH units, ventilation strategies, and fire protection systems tailored to hyperscale and colocation data centres.
• Ensure designs comply with Uptime Institute Tier standards, ASHRAE guidelines, and local European regulations, while pushing energy efficiency and resilience.
• Act as technical lead on major projects, manage client relationships, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior engineers.
• Communicate complex ideas clearly to build trust with clients and drive project success.

Qualifications

• Strong background in mechanical building services, ideally with experience in mission-critical environments.
• Confident with Revit, AutoCAD, IES VE, and CFD software; solid grasp of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and energy modelling.
• Chartered status (or working towards it) is highly desirable.
• Willingness to lead and develop others, with a view to fast-track opportunities such as Associate Director for eligible candidates.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (option to purchase 5 extra days through salary sacrifice)
• Discretionary annual profit-related bonus (typically 6 to 10%, based on company performance)
• 7% matched pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• 4x life insurance
• Payment protection scheme (75% of salary paid for up to 3 years if in long-term sickness absence)
• Professional development support (accredited courses, lunch & learn sessions)
• Global reach, local impact, work on flagship projects across Europe while being part of a close-knit UK team supported by our international design centre

If you're ready to lead with technical excellence and shape the next generation of data centre infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.