Job Title: Design Engineer (Mechanical / HVAC)
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Project: Hyperscale Data Centre
Start Date: November 2026
Contract Type: Freelance / Contract
Contract Length: 12 Months
About the Client
Our client is delivering a major hyperscale data centre project in Frankfurt, Germany and is looking for an experienced Design Engineer to support the delivery of mechanical building services design across the project lifecycle.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile data centre development and play a key role in coordinating, developing and delivering critical infrastructure designs within a fast-paced engineering environment.
Role Overview
We are seeking a proactive and self-driven Design Engineer with a strong mechanical background, ideally within HVAC systems, and exposure to electrical services or high-tech skid-based solutions.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the design, coordination and technical delivery of mechanical systems, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure designs meet project requirements, programme milestones and client expectations.
This role would suit someone who can hit the ground running, take ownership of their workload, work independently when required and contribute effectively within a collaborative project team.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and coordinate mechanical building services designs, primarily focused on HVAC systems
- Produce and review design documentation, calculations, technical specifications and drawings
- Utilise Revit to develop and coordinate 3D models throughout the project lifecycle
- Coordinate with electrical, architectural and process engineering teams
- Support the design and integration of high-tech equipment and skid-based solutions
- Attend design review meetings and provide technical support to stakeholders
- Ensure designs comply with project standards, industry regulations and client requirements
- Identify design clashes and coordinate resolutions with relevant disciplines
- Provide technical input during construction and commissioning phases when required
- Occasionally visit site to support design implementation and resolve technical issues
- Work collaboratively with project teams while maintaining responsibility for individual deliverables
- Support continuous improvement and efficient project execution throughout the design process
Candidate Requirements
- 5-8 years’ experience within Mechanical Design Engineering roles
- Strong HVAC design experience on large-scale industrial or mission-critical projects
- Experience within Data Centres is highly preferred
- Candidates with Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology or Semiconductor project experience will also be considered
- Exposure to electrical systems and high-tech skid packages would be advantageous
- Proficient with Revit and BIM coordination processes
- Strong understanding of mechanical building services design principles
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned deliverables
- Self-motivated with a proactive and solution-oriented approach
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- English speaking is essential
- German language skills would be advantageous
- Positive attitude with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment
Contract Details
- Location: Frankfurt, Germany
- Industry: Data Centre / Mission Critical
- Start Date: November 2026
- Duration: 12 Months
- Extension: Potential for extension
- Working Hours: 40-50 Hours per Week
- Work Arrangement: Office-Based with Occasional Site Visits
- Language: English Required, German Advantageous
- Rate: Dependent on Experience
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