Senior Mechanical Engineer - Data Centres

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Data Centres

Multiple Locations, United Kingdom & Ireland

Job Description

You will be involved in some of the UK’s most innovative and intricate Datacentre projects. As our new Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be working as part of a team, you will be expected to manage your own project work, undertake detailed design to the required standards and maintain excellent levels of client service.

Engineering within the Data Centre Facilities Team as a Mechanical Engineer is about developing highly resilient mechanical systems required to cool and support the critical processes within modern data centres, ensuring sustainability and reliability.

You will be involved in the design and delivery of primary mechanical systems such as cooling, ventilation, automation & control, and a wide range of ancillary support systems. You will also develop a rich understanding of building physics, CFD and sustainable design solutions that will inform the Data Centre Facilities engineering design principles.

You will be part of a team that has a strong focus on technical delivery and an excellent understanding of client care.

You will become part of the Buildings department, which includes the Data Centre Facilities team, Building Services, Structures, Civil, Facades, Acoustics and other specialist teams. Your role will allow you to collaborate with all disciplines, providing growth and knowledge to enhance your engineering competence.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Represent Ramboll on data centre projects, leading your own discipline and, where suitable, managing engineers of complimentary disciplines.
• Work independently with minimal supervision on all technical aspects of your discipline.
• Complete detailed designs and supervise the work of others in this function.
• Inspire confidence internally and externally, using this to strengthen client relationships.
• Manage project time to meet deadlines and complete assigned tasks.
• When acting as the mechanical lead, coordinate tasks so all deadlines are met and allocate resources appropriately.

About you

Qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success:

• Qualified engineer with a proven track record in mechanical engineering.
• Experience working with mission‑critical systems within the datacentre industry or similar industries with critical engineering aspects (e.g. pharmaceutical, health care, enterprise datacentre installations, oil & gas).
• Holding a CIBSE, IET or IMechE Engineering Council accredited honours degree, or an HNC in an applicable discipline, committed to further education.
• Working towards or achieved IEng or CEng status.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision on all technical aspects of your discipline.
• Strong communication skills and ability to simplify complex concepts.
• Interest or experience with digital and parametric design tools.

What we can offer you

• Opportunity to work on technically interesting and challenging MEP‑lead projects.
• Investment in your development.
• Leadership principles that support you.
• Recognition of your unique contributions.
• Supportive and inspiring colleagues, clients, and projects.
• The long‑term thinking of a foundation‑owned company.
• Flexible work environment.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Matched pension contributions.
• Private medical cover and life assurance.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can flourish and reach their potential. If you have accessibility needs, please contact us at job.advert.accessibility@ramboll.com. We adhere to equal opportunity employment.

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