Key Roles and Responsibilities

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• To produce designs for data centre mechanical systems including chilled water and high efficiency cooling systems.
• To produce mechanical schematics both for sales documentation and for build drawings.
• To produce specifications for critical part of mechanical installations.
• Create and issue mechanical specifications to contractors.
• Carry out site surveys.
• To develop the mechanical systems including developing all necessary drawings, technical submissions, calculations and descriptions of operation to construction standard.
• To liaise with all sub-contractors and ensure that all drawings are issued with all required information.
• To check and approve material submittals with respect to Technical Design.
• Study tender documents and understand client requirements to be able to put together the technical response to tender bids, proposal and quotations.
• Accurate cost estimation for consultancy.
• Evaluate client enquiries, specification and drawings.
• Contribute to bid/no bid decision.
• Formulate technical and commercial response with assistance and guidance from other departments as required.
• Prepare and participate in the review of and submit Technical and part of the Commercial responses to the highest standards of accuracy, presentation, and punctuality and in accordance with company standards and client requirements.
• Prepare and participate in the review of and in the submission of technical and commercial clarifications and revised bid documents as required through the tendering process.
• Maintain a full and accurate record during and after the bid submission.
• Attend client, supplier and third-party meetings on and offsite as necessary.
• Understanding / knowledge of mechanical equipment’s, financial aspects and technical risk.
• Follow up after tender submission involving tender correspondence and coordination with clients.
• Conduct site surveys to put together the reports.
• Following on site consultancy, prepare reports, present findings and provide a road map for change (appropriately detailing level of risk and opportunity for improvement).

Experience with Data Centre Design, Installation & Testing & Commissioning preferable but not essential.

Qualifications And Experience

Education

Qualification (bachelor’s degree, HNC/HND etc.) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience

Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in M&E engineering (Electrical Bias Preferred) ideally coming from a critical infrastructure / industrial background. Familiarity with various M&E systems specific to critical environments (e.g. redundancy/resilience (N+1 etc.), concurrent maintainability). Experience with relevant software tools (e.g. AutoCAD, ASTA Power Project, Microsoft Project) would be beneficial.

Skills and Competencies

• Technical knowledge of M&E systems, design principles, and installation practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

This role is primarily office-based at our Chadderton office, Oldham, Manchester with occasional travel to sites, project locations, and subcontractor facilities as required.