Mechanical Design Manager

Mechanical Design Manager Data Centre (Consultancy Background | Fully Remote) Location: Fully Remote (UK-based)Contract Rate: £500 £600 per day(Outside IR35 potential)Join one of the UKs most respected data centre specialists, a company that has built its reputation on engineering excellence, reliability, and cutting-edge delivery. Known for designing and delivering secure, high-performance data centre environments across the UK and Europe, they are trusted by some of the worlds most demanding clients for their technical depth, attention to detail, and innovation-first approach.This is a fully remote contract opportunity for a Mechanical Design Manager from a consultancy background with strong data centre experience. Youll take full ownership of mechanical design delivery leading multidisciplinary coordination, ensuring technical compliance, and guiding the project from early design through to construction and commissioning support.If youre seeking a role that combines complex technical challenges with flexibility, autonomy, and career-defining exposure, this is the one.Key ResponsibilitiesLead all mechanical design and coordination activities across multiple hyperscale and enterprise-level data centre projects.Develop, review, and manage designs for HVAC, chilled water, DX systems, CRAC/CRAH units, ductwork, and air distribution systems.Interface with internal engineering teams, consultants, and clients to ensure seamless delivery of mechanical systems.Provide technical leadership and ensure compliance with ASHRAE, CIBSE, and British Standards.Manage the design process from concept through to IFC, ensuring design intent, performance, and resilience objectives are met.Drive energy efficiency, sustainability, and resilience across all design deliverables.Collaborate closely with electrical, CSA, and commissioning teams to ensure full integration of MEP systems.Conduct and chair design coordination meetings, risk workshops, and technical reviews.Lead value engineering initiatives, optimising performance while maintaining reliability and uptime requirements.Mentor junior engineers and promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.Key RequirementsDegree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering (Chartered status desirable CEng / MCIBSE).Strong consultancy background, with experience managing multidisciplinary design delivery.Proven track record in data centre mechanical design (hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise).Deep understanding of mission-critical mechanical systems redundancy (N+1, N+2), resilience, and uptime.Strong knowledge of HVAC system design, chilled water systems, and advanced cooling technologies.Excellent understanding of British Standards, ASHRAE, CIBSE, and other international design codes.Familiarity with design tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, IES, Hevacomp, Navisworks, or equivalent.Exceptional communication skills with the ability to lead remote teams and manage client interfaces.Self-driven, technically strong, and able to operate effectively in a fully remote environment.Why Join This Company?Work with a market-leading data centre design specialist with a proven track record of excellence.Be part of a team that combines consultancy expertise with delivery precision.Fully remote contract flexible working and UK-wide collaboration.Competitive day rate of £500£600.Long-term projects with ongoing pipeline across Europe.Exposure to cutting-edge design technologies and mission-critical engineering systems.Work within a company culture that values innovation, technical rigour, and collaboration.TPBN1_UKTJ