Associate/Associate Director - Mechanical (Critical Systems)
Core
Lead mechanical design and delivery for hyperscale and enterprise-level data centres, managing system designs, team performance, and client relationships.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (data centre critical systems)
Builds
Energy-efficient, low-emission data centre facilities
Domain
Data centre engineering / Built environment
Required skills
Mechanical engineering design, HVAC system design, chilled water systems, direct-to-chip immersive cooling, ventilation systems, schematic production, specification writing, project reporting, site inspection, team management, budget monitoring, programme management, regulatory compliance review, strategic design input, waste heat recovery, free cooling
Preferred skills
Chartered Engineer status, experience in consulting engineering, data centre sector experience, managing medium to large-scale projects
Technologies
HVAC, chilled water, direct-to-chip immersive cooling, ventilation
Responsibilities
Lead mechanical design and delivery of hyperscale and enterprise-level data centres; Develop mechanical system designs including HVAC, chilled water, direct-to-chip immersive cooling, and ventilation systems; Produce and review mechanical schematics, reports, specifications, and equipment layouts; Manage and mentor a team of mechanical engineers, overseeing design quality, performance, and development; Coordinate closely with other disciplines to delivery fully integrated and efficient design solutions; Act as a primary point of contact for clients, building long-term relationships and repeat business; Review and approve designs to ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and client specifications; Contribute to and support internal project management processes including fee tracking, progress monitoring, and programme delivery; Provide strategic input on design direction, energy efficiency, and sustainability measures including waste heat recovery and free cooling; Participate in site inspections, technical meetings, commissioning activities, and post-occupancy reviews.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities
