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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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About The Role
As a Mechanical Engineer you will have the opportunity to collaborate with various engineering teams to create detailed designs, plans, specifications and installation designs of complete mechanical systems and HVAC solutions for Data Centres. You will be part of an organisation that is 100-percent employee owned, that supports and creates many opportunities for you to advance, succeed and fulfil your career aspirations.
About You
We are looking for someone who is personable self-starter with the ability to project a positive ‘can do’ professional attitude at all times maintaining good working relationships. Someone who enjoys working collaboratively across disciplines being able to establish excellent working rapport within the team, business and with clients, with the ability to work under pressure, handle a varied workload and keep to tight deadlines whilst maintaining the highest level of technical excellence.
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Responsibilities
In the role of Mechanical Engineer, we'll count on you to:
- Agree design duties with your Project Manager and Office Principal / Team Leaders.
- Carry out engineering concept design through to detailed design.
- Liaise with the design team to co-ordinate detailed designs and agree manufacturers and samples.
- Maintain good client and design team relationships to achieve high levels of satisfaction and repeat business.
- Assist colleagues with identifying and implementing your personal training/CPD requirements. Help develop working practices in the Company.
- Implement and manage tasks in accordance with QA systems and company procedures on all projects (our systems are certified to ISO9001 and ISO14001).
- Assist with CAD resource requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services or a relevant subject.
- Experience of mechanical systems, HVAC engineering and multiples levels of resilience.
- Previous experience in mechanical system design for Data Center/Data Centre projects Is ESSENTIAL.
- Experience in commercial or institutional facilities.
- Computer experience using MS Office, Trane TRACE or similar software, manufacturer selection software.
- Previous experience within a design consultancy or engineering consulting firm.
- Skills in project managing on-going jobs with limited supervision are desirable.
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.
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What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
Primary Location: United Kingdom-England-London
Other Locations: United Kingdom-England-Manchester, United Kingdom-England-Croydon, United Kingdom-Scotland-Glasgow, United Kingdom-England-Berkhamsted
Industry: Building Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Building Mechanical
Job Posting: Nov 15, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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