Mechanical Engineer (Data Centres)

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited
Cheltenham
1 month ago
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Mechanical Engineer (Data Centres)

Cheltenham
£Competitive£ + Training + Long‑Term Career Prospects + Full Project Management of Technical Designs + Autonomy + Technically Savvy + Successful Business + Car Allowance + Private Healthcare + Death in Service + 31 Days Annual Leave


Excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join an innovative, industry‑leading data centre company. You will oversee the full scope of mechanical design projects from concept through to completion in a highly technical, autonomous role.


This award‑winning offsite manufacturing company specialises in data centres from concept to completion. They have an exceptional reputation for maintaining the highest quality throughout design, build and handover. With rapid expansion they are seeking a Mechanical Engineer in a newly created role to assist in the design of highly technical data centres at their offsite manufacturing site.


The role is office‑based but involves travel across the M4 Corridor to visit client sites. You must be happy to travel in this area and hold a valid driver’s licence.


Responsibilities

  • Mechanical design of data centre offsite manufacturing
  • Manage Data Centre projects
  • See designs through to production, installation and commissioning stages
  • Customer‑facing engagement

Qualifications

  • Mechanical Design Engineering experience
  • Mechanical Engineering degree
  • Background in Data Centres, Utilities, Construction, UPS, Networking, Standby Generators, Modular Manufacturing
  • Commutable to Cheltenham and willing to travel along the M4 Corridor
  • Driver’s licence

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Aliesha Kumar at Rise Technical Recruitment.


The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set.


We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.


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