Be at the heart of actionFly remote-controlled drones into enemy territory to gather vital information.

Apply Now

Mechanical Project Engineer

LJB & Co
Greater London
2 days ago
Create job alert

Senior Mechanical Project Engineer £90,000£95,000 Accommodation Car/Travel Allowance Benefits London | Hyper-Scale Data Centre Programme A leading international M&E contractor delivering some of Europes most complex mission-critical facilities is growing its mechanical engineering team on a major London data centre project. This contractor is known for engineering excellence, long-term career development, and delivering high-value hyperscale campuses across the UK and EU. This is a senior-level role with influence across design, delivery, coordination, quality and commissioning. Role Overview Lead mechanical engineering delivery across major mechanical packages Drive design review, technical submittals, RFI management & design validation Manage daily coordination between engineering, installation and commissioning teams Oversee subcontractor performance, installation quality and programme adherence Work with BIM, QA/QC and commissioning to align quality and handover requirements Provide technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers and supporting project strategy Interface with the client, consultant teams and internal leadership Support project governance, weekly reporting, risk/issue tracking and milestone planning What You Bring 610 years mechanical engineering/project engineering experience Exposure to mission-critical, data centre, pharma or complex MEP builds Strong understanding of HVAC, refrigeration, chilled water, plant & pipework systems Ability to manage large mechanical packages from design through commissioning Leadership, communication and stakeholder management strengths Strong documentation, technical reporting and problem-solving ability

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Mechanical Project Engineer

Mechanical Project Engineer

Mechanical Project Engineer

Mechanical Project Engineer

Mechanical Project Engineer (Southeast)

Mechanical Project Engineer - Heavy Manufacturing

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Edge Computing Recruitment Trends 2025 (UK): What Job Seekers Need To Know About Today’s Hiring Process

Summary: UK edge computing hiring has moved from tool‑lists to capability‑driven assessments that emphasise resilient edge architectures, real‑time data pipelines, secure device fleets, container/Kubernetes at the edge, on‑device/near‑edge ML, and measurable business impact (latency, reliability, cost‑to‑serve). This guide explains what’s changed, what to expect in interviews & how to prepare—especially for edge platform engineers, IoT/OT engineers, edge SREs, embedded/firmware engineers, edge AI/ML engineers, network engineers (5G/private LTE), security specialists & product managers. Who this is for: Edge platform/SRE, IoT solution architects, embedded/firmware developers, edge AI/ML engineers, network engineers (5G/SD‑WAN), security engineers (OT/ICS), data/streaming engineers, site deployment/field engineers & edge product managers targeting roles in the UK.

Why Edge Computing Careers in the UK Are Becoming More Multidisciplinary

For years, computing innovation was focused on the cloud. But as demand for real-time analytics, low-latency processing and secure local data handling grows, edge computing has become the next frontier. From autonomous vehicles to healthcare monitoring devices, retail checkout systems to industrial IoT, edge computing is transforming how data is processed and used in the UK. This shift has also changed what it means to work in the field. Edge computing careers are no longer purely technical. They now require knowledge of law, ethics, psychology, linguistics & design, as professionals must consider regulation, human behaviour, communication & usability alongside engineering. In this article, we’ll explore why UK edge computing careers are becoming more multidisciplinary, how these five fields intersect with edge roles, and what job-seekers & employers need to know to thrive in this evolving landscape.

Edge Computing Team Structures Explained: Who Does What in a Modern Edge Computing Department

Edge computing is expanding rapidly in the UK, driven by demands for low latency, on-site processing, IoT proliferation, autonomous systems, 5G, AI inference on devices, and regulatory pressures for data sovereignty. Businesses in sectors such as telecoms, industrial automation, retail, smart cities, autonomous vehicles, and healthcare are pushing computation and intelligence closer to where data is generated. But to design, build, deploy, secure, and maintain edge computing systems requires more than just hardware or software — it requires structured teams with clearly defined roles and responsibilities. If you’re hiring, or applying for roles via EdgeComputingJobs.co.uk, understanding who does what in a mature edge computing department will help you plan better, show relevance in job applications, and build resilient teams. This article covers the key roles in edge computing teams, how they collaborate through the project lifecycle, what skills and qualifications UK employers usually expect, salary benchmarks, challenges and trends, and best practices for structuring effective edge teams.