Consultant name: Jim Hines

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Job reference: CM-141

Date posted: 13/02/2026

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Mechanical Engineer – SME – Data Centre/ Critical Engineering Environment

Hot Job! An amazing opportunity to join one of the Leading In-house Data Centre organisations – Fantastic Career Opportunity
 
Basic Salary @ £70000 to £75000 depending on experience, 10 % Annual Bonus, Car allowance salary Sacrifice @ £7000 , career progression and the chance to join a Global market-leading organisation that continue to expand across the UK and EMEA
 
As a new Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be working within the specialist critical Mechanical Engineering Team. This role provides support, expertise and preventative maintenance suggestions on Mechanical infrastructure, cooling water, and HVAC systems, amongst others, to the business to ensure the successful and efficient operation of all Data Centre estates in the UK Region. This mainly covers Essex, Hertfordshire, and Berkshire, EMEA and some global travel is expected
Responsibilities:
·      Provide day-to-day technical support/liaison to the Mechanical Engineering Manager, Operational teams, and Critical FM in general.
·      Operate and fault find on Control Systems
·      Navigate and interrogate Programmable Logic Controllers and Building Management Systems (PLC & BMS).
·      Interpret and communicate technical information and share this information with non-technical colleagues.
·      Provide technical support and witness to commissioning activities to ensure installed infrastructure meets bespoke design intent.
·      Identify non-compliant areas / faulty equipment and take corrective actions to address these within required timescales.
·      Enquire about and support the evaluation of technical specifications that capture key design requirements and protect clients’ interests.
·      Undertake product comparison/selection reviews and recommend new and traditional approaches/suppliers based on project needs.
·      Assist the Account Management Team by producing technical documentation and attending workshops with clients.
·      Analyse supplier technical submittals, drawings, and reports for operational impact.
·      Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) for new equipment, which may include travelling outside of the UK on some occasions.
·      Assist in writing, evaluating, and approving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs).
·      Develop the process of verifying and compiling all Operation and Maintenance Documents (O&M manuals, including up-to-date descriptions, manufacturers’ literature, drawings etc.).
Your Profile:
·      An Engineering-Based Hons Degree (BEng / MEng / BSc. desirable), HNC / HND or equivalent.
·      Demonstrable technical experience working in a Mechanical / Building Services environment and working on systems including Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Building / Energy Management Systems (BMS, EMS), controls, cooling (e.g., ADCs), etc.
·      Knowledge of Data Centre cooling, specifically including closed and open water-cooling systems, cooling towers, refrigeration systems, etc.
·      Previous experience working operationally as a primary supplier.
·      Proven track record in technical analysis and problem-solving.
·      Microsoft Office proficient with the ability to present report information to groups.
·      Experience in strong relationships with internal customers.
·      Track record in delivering to specified service level response times.
·      Excellent engineering skills, knowledge, and experience.
·      A passion for continued learning.
·      Strong report writing skills for technical reports, proposals, and designs.
·      Strong communication skills that include the ability to translate technical information so it can be clearly understood by operational teams.
·      Ability to analyse and solve technical challenges.
·      A keen eye for spotting details and discrepancies in information.
·      Strong customer focus ethics.
·      Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
·      Ability to respond well to pressing deadlines and pressure.
·      Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic, and growing working environment.
·      Consistent approach to own continual professional development.
·      Possess a full clean driving licence for use in the UK.
 
If you are passionate about critical engineering and want to join a team of specialists, then this is 100% the job for you. Please apply

Jim.Hines@Prsjobs.com
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