Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Critical Infrastructure / Data Centres

Location: Greater Manchester

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Position: Permanent Vacancy

About the Company

An established, award-winning engineering specialist employing over 200 professionals, delivering innovative, energy-efficient critical infrastructure solutions across the UK and internationally. With particular expertise in Data Centres, the business also operates across telecommunications, healthcare and education, with a strong focus on sustainability, reliability and resilience.

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing Critical Infrastructure team, taking responsibility for the design and delivery of complex mechanical systems, particularly within Data Centre environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design chilled water, high-efficiency cooling and associated mechanical systems.
• Lead mechanical design packages across all RIBA stages, from concept through to construction.
• Produce technical drawings, schematics, specifications and engineering calculations.
• Undertake site surveys, technical assessments and design reviews.
• Prepare technical proposals, tender submissions and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Review technical submissions, ensuring compliance, quality and project delivery standards.

Experience Required

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering.
• Ideally 5+ years' experience in mechanical engineering design.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, cooling systems and mechanical infrastructure.
• Experience within Data Centres or critical infrastructure advantageous but not essential.
• Excellent technical, communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• £60k+ and benefits package.
• Professional training and ongoing technical development.
• Long-term career progression within a growing engineering business.
• Exposure to technically challenging, high-profile critical infrastructure projects.

Interested?

If you're a Mechanical Design Engineer looking to develop your career within the rapidly expanding Data Centre and Critical Infrastructure sector, get in touch for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.