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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and client-focused Principal Engineer with mechanical design expertise to join our data centre team. You will play a leading role in high-profile global data centre projects, driving delivery, engaging with clients, shaping technical strategies, and reviewing designs. You will also support junior engineers and contribute to project planning and fee proposals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate mechanical design solutions including HVAC air-conditioning, chilled water, ventilation, equipment selections, public health, and building management services systems.
• Produce mechanical designs, including HVAC and public health and building management services systems.
• Prepare technical specifications, schedules, calculations, project reports, and supporting documentation.
• Conduct site inspections and surveys to inform design development.
• Develop detailed and coordinated design solutions in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Contribute to internal and external project meetings, providing mechanical expertise and updates.
• Assist with fee proposals and business development activities as required.
• Collaborate with colleagues across regional and international offices on project delivery.

Requirements

• Qualified engineer educated to a degree level in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in a consulting engineering role.
• Initiative, problem-solving, and a collaborative mindset.
• No previous data centre experience required; training provided.

Skills

• Mechanical design
• Consulting
• Client-focused
• Technical strategy development
• Design review
• Project planning
• Fee proposals
• HVAC
• Chilled water systems
• Ventilation systems
• Equipment selection
• Public health systems
• Building management services systems
• Technical specifications
• Schedules
• Calculations
• Project reports
• Site inspections
• Surveys
• Multi-disciplinary collaboration
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Collaboration

Location

• Global

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Principal Engineer
• Experienced

Education Level

• Degree level in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related technical discipline
• Chartered or working towards Chartered status

About the Company

• Global, independent, multi-disciplinary consultancy delivering sustainable engineering and design solutions across the built environment.
• Over 1,200 engineers and designers across 29 locations.
• Applies expertise to local market conditions to deliver resilient, low-carbon engineering solutions.
• 100% partner-owned.
• Named Building Magazine’s Engineering Consultant of the Year in 2024, 2022, and 2021.
• Dedicated data centre team established in 2006, with over 2,000MW of capacity delivered worldwide.
• Data Centre Consultancy of the Year by Data Centre Review in 2025.
• Ranked in the Top 10 by Data Centre Magazine in 2023.

Equal Opportunity

• We know that to be the best at what we do we need a diverse workforce underpinned by an inclusive culture. Creating environments where everyone can find joy doing their best work is also great for everyone. That’s why we positively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, and encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our people.