Mechanical Engineer

Hamilton Barnes
Gloucester
2 months ago
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Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer – Data Centre Design

Salary: £70,000 per annum


An industry-leading modular data centre provider is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join its growing technical team. This newly created role spans the full engineering lifecycle — from concept development and testing to technical design, production, installation, and commissioning. You’ll work closely with senior technical leadership, specialist consultants, and project teams to shape next-generation modular data centre solutions. It’s a chance to influence product innovation, tackle complex engineering challenges, and grow into a key technical authority within a fast-scaling organisation.


Why This Role:

  • Real innovation: Contribute to developing new modular solutions and improving current designs — not just updating legacy drawings.
  • Full lifecycle ownership: See your work go from concept to commissioning, with clear visibility of real-world impact.
  • High-impact role: Decisions are fast, ideas are listened to, and you’ll directly shape future product direction.
  • Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with senior engineers, consultants, electrical teams, BMS specialists, and CFD modelling partners.
  • Career growth: As a new role, you’ll have room to define your position and become a recognised technical expert in the business.


What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Support product testing, evaluations, and innovation activities.
  • Lead mechanical elements of technical design, working with internal teams, suppliers, and clients.
  • Develop strong understanding of company design principles and maintain project compliance.
  • Provide concept designs and technical support for early sales activity.
  • Coordinate technical design delivery, resolving challenges and improving processes.
  • Analyse engineering issues and develop clear, practical solutions.
  • Work with clients, contractors, and design teams to ensure feasibility and contractual alignment.
  • Produce sketches, CFD inputs, and well-structured technical documentation.
  • Collaborate with BMS engineers, project managers, subcontractors, and technical teams.


What You Will Have:

  • BEng in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
  • 3+ years' experience in data centre engineering.
  • Strong CAD/design software skills.


Bonus’

  • MCIBSE, MIEE, or IMechE membership.
  • Exposure to electrical engineering.
  • Experience supporting CFD modelling.


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