Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Critical Infrastructure / Data Centres

📍 Location: Greater Manchester

💷 Salary: £50-60k, 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