Mechanical Engineering Lead – Data Centres (EMEA)

We're supporting a rapidly expanding data centre platform as it builds out its engineering capability across EMEA. This is a rare opportunity for a senior mechanical engineering professional to shape the technical direction of large-scale, next-generation data centre developments from concept through delivery.

This role sits within a central Design & Engineering function, acting as the mechanical authority across a growing portfolio of hyperscale developments. You'll define engineering standards, influence major design decisions, and help deliver some of the most advanced and sustainable data centres in Europe.

Responsibilities

• Define and own mechanical engineering standards, design guidelines and reference solutions across the programme.
• Lead mechanical system selection and provide technical leadership throughout the design lifecycle.
• Develop mechanical design strategies in collaboration with electrical and architectural engineering teams.
• Drive energy-efficient mechanical solutions with a focus on low PUE and sustainability objectives.
• Lead the evaluation and implementation of advanced cooling technologies, including liquid cooling and hybrid thermal solutions.
• Provide technical leadership across cooling architecture, heat rejection, controls and energy optimisation.
• Assess emerging technologies and support their implementation where they provide measurable operational or commercial value.
• Manage and provide technical oversight to external consultants, designers, CFD specialists and equipment manufacturers.
• Support commissioning, operational readiness and post-handover technical issue resolution.
• Champion continuous improvement by incorporating lessons learned, operational feedback and industry innovation.