Mechanical Engineer

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VIRTUS Data Centres is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to support our continued growth and expanding customer base. This role sits within the VIRTUS Engineering team and is responsible for the design, installation, commissioning, and ongoing compliance of mechanical and life safety systems across our data centre portfolio. The Mechanical Engineer plays a key role in ensuring all mechanical systems meet technical standards, safety regulations, and operational requirements, with a strong focus on energy efficiency, resilience, and minimising downtime. The role will involve conducting mechanical surveys, defining technical requirements, and producing Scope of Works documentation to support tendering and project delivery. Working closely with Project Management, MEP design, construction teams, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders, the Mechanical Engineer will support the successful delivery of projects within agreed timeframes and budgets. The role also includes responsibility for monthly mechanical configuration audits across the portfolio to ensure systems remain aligned with VIRTUS standards and industry best practice. The Mechanical Engineer will review and approve changes through the VIRTUS Change Management process, assessing risk, impact, and compliance with health and safety requirements. This is a primarily site-based role, requiring flexibility and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment. As part of a collaborative engineering team, the Mechanical Engineer will help drive VIRTUS standards and contribute to delivering best-in-class outcomes for our customers.

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• Collaborate closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and consultants, to deliver integrated mechanical solutions.
  
• Ensure that all mechanical designs meet industry standards, building regulations, and client specifications, overseeing the development and production of technical drawings, specifications, and calculations.
  
• Provide technical support for the design, installation, and commissioning of mechanical systems in data centres, performing detailed mechanical calculations, simulations, and load assessments to ensure optimal design solutions.
  
• Contribute to project planning and scheduling to ensure timely delivery of mechanical projects, identifying and resolving potential design issues to minimise project disruption.
  
• Identify mechanical design risks, conduct risk assessments, and implement mitigation measures to ensure safety and functionality of systems.
  
• Ensure all designs adhere to industry codes, standards, and regulations, including ASHRAE standards and client-specific requirements.
  
• Contribute to the development of energy‑efficient and sustainable mechanical systems, focusing on minimising energy consumption and reducing emissions in support of VIRTUS’ green initiatives.
  

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• Develop a comprehensive technical understanding of all building services, systems, and components within the VIRTUS Data Centres portfolio.
  
• Manage mechanical engineering aspects of data centre projects from inception to completion.
  
• Oversee the complete lifecycle of mechanical systems, ensuring they meet the required technical and operational standards for data centre projects and customer specifications.
  
• Act as an integral member of the Engineering Department, supporting the wider engineering team with business deliverables.
  
• Support commissioning activities, ensuring they are completed to a consistent quality and standard in line with VIRTUS Commissioning Principles.
  
• Support VIRTUS Senior Mechanical Engineering Discipline objectives and goals.
  
• Survey and report on existing mechanical installations for defects and issues which could affect service impact.
  
• Support day‑to‑day engineering activities within the Data Centre Clusters.
  
• Review Mechanical Engineering aspects of change approval tickets within the VIRTUS change management system.
  
• Lead mechanical engineering during construction, installation, and operational testing of building service equipment to aid the development of full life‑cycle management of critical infrastructure.
  
• Identify opportunities to improve site infrastructure and reduce power usage effectiveness.
  
• Analyse capacity of installed infrastructure as part of Data Centre capacity management, reporting to the Energy Manager.
  
• Advises Campus Technical Teams on Mechanical Engineering requirements.
  
• Perform bi‑annual mechanical configuration audits across all data centre clusters.
  
• Advise DCO teams on optimising existing technical infrastructure, balancing energy effectiveness with resilience.
  
• Ensure compliance with fire, health, and safety regulations and best practices.
  

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• City and Guilds, NVQ or equivalent in a Mechanical discipline.
  
• A Building Services or Mechanical Engineering degree or higher educational qualification (HNC/HND/BSc).
  

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• Technical understanding of chilled water and HVAC mechanical systems.
  
• Proficient knowledge of fluid and thermodynamic engineering principles.
  
• Demonstrated experience in the operations, maintenance, engineering, construction, and delivery of mission‑critical facilities.
  
• Ability to conduct analysis of problems affecting critical operation of facilities and propose solutions, even with limited information.
  
• Ideally experience within the data centre industry, with hyperscale data centre operators, lease providers, or allied sectors such as petro‑chemical, pharma, or process control.
  
• Experience in mission‑critical environments such as hospitals, finance, and data centres.
  
• ASHRAE mechanical or commissioning understanding.
  
• Experience with BMS and PMS (Trend, Citect SCADA, Schneider PMO, Schneider StructureWare).
  
• Experience with control systems (Zelio logic and PLCs).
  
• Experience with electrical, mechanical, controls, and fire & life safety conceptual design.
  
• Experience with generator and UPS systems.
  

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• In line with VIRTUS’ Vetting Policy, the successful applicant must be willing to undergo a BS7858 screening process.
  

VIRTUS is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to fight for equality, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive work environment.

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