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Associate/Principal Mechanical Engineer - Data Centres

Glasgow
Posted about 21 hours ago
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About the Role

You will be involved in some of the UK’s most innovative and intricate Datacentre projects. As our new Associate/Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will be working as part of a team, leading the technical delivery of the mechanical designs, engaging in a high level of coordination and collaboration with your electrical counterpart and leading the client facing role on the projects under your leadership. You will be both guiding and checking technical work of mechanical engineers supporting your projects and undertaking an element of the critical design production yourself as required to meet each project’s needs.

The design work will be to the required standards and maintain excellent levels of client service.

Engineering within the Data Centre Facilities Team as a Mechanical Engineer, is about developing highly resilient Mechanical systems required to cool and support the critical processes within Modern Data Centres, both sustainability and reliably.

You will be involved in the design and delivery of primary mechanical systems such as cooling, ventilation, automation & control and a wide range of ancillary support systems. You will also develop a rich understanding of building physics, CFD and sustainable design solutions that will inform the Data Centre Facilities engineering design principles.

You will be part of a team which has a strong focus on technical delivery and an excellent understanding of client care.

You will become a part of the Data Centre Facilities team within the Buildings department. Your role will allow you to collaborate with all disciplines, providing growth and knowledge to enhance your engineering competence.

You can continue in an industry where your skills and passion can help power the digital world, driving innovative solutions and making a lasting impact on our interconnected society.

Key Responsibilities and Abilities

  • To take the lead role representing Ramboll on Datacentre projects leading your own discipline and managing engineers of a complimentary discipline
  • Ability to drive project delivery using your own initiative with minimal supervision on all technical aspects of your discipline
  • Ability to use design production tools to develop solutions (CAD, Bluebeam, calculations, collaboration with BIM technicians)
  • Complete detailed designs and supervise the work of others in this function
  • Have an ability to inspire confidence both internally and externally, and then use this to strengthen client relationships
  • Commit to and manage project delivery timelines
  • As project Mechanical lead, coordinate the tasks so all deadlines are met and allocate resource appropriately

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About You

From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. Whilst we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.

  • Being a qualified Engineer having a proven and demonstrable track record in their discipline
  • Having previous experience working with mission critical systems within the datacentre industry or similar industries with critical engineering aspects; (e.g. Pharmaceutical, health care, enterprise datacentre installations, etc.)
  • Having a CIBSE / IET / IMechE Engineering Council accredited honours degree, or an HNC in an applicable discipline with commitment to continue with higher education.
  • To have achieved or working towards IEng or CEng status
  • To be an excellent communicator and possess the ability to make what is complicated simple
  • To have an interest in or experience using digital and parametric design tools

What We Can Offer You

  • Opportunity to work on technically interesting and challenging MEP-lead projects
  • Investment in your development
  • Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
  • Be valued for the unique person you are
  • Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
  • The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company
  • Flexible work environment
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (May differ in Scotland and Ireland)
  • Matched pension contributions
  • Private medical cover and life assurance

Ready to join us? Please submit your application and CV online. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

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We recognise that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However, passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume, and Ramboll’s supportive learning culture can help you grow. So if this role resonates with you but you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team.

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Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll employs more than 18,000 people globally across 35 countries. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, Management Consulting, and Architecture & Landscape. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we help shape the societies of tomorrow.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at [email protected] with such requests.

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