Overview:
- Fortivum are now seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer with experience leading the mechanical design and delivery of mission-critical data centre projects.
- This senior role involves driving technical excellence, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop robust, innovative, and efficient mechanical systems aligned with the high-performance requirements of data centre environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead mechanical design from concept through to construction for hyperscale and enterprise data centre projects.
- Oversee HVAC, chilled water, ventilation, and cooling system design in line with industry specific guidelines.
- Manage and review detailed design calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
- Collaborate closely with electrical, BMS, and structural teams to ensure seamless integration of all building services.
- Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients, attending meetings, design workshops, and site visits as needed.
- Guide and mentor intermediate and junior mechanical engineers, fostering knowledge sharing and technical development.
- Contribute to QA/QC processes, peer reviews, and design audits to ensure consistency and compliance with best practices.
- Stay up to date with emerging data centre technologies, sustainability measures, and regulatory standards.
- Support business development by contributing to technical proposals and client presentations when required.
Requirements:
- Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent).
- 8+ years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years in data centre or mission-critical environments.
- Chartered Engineer status (CEng or working towards).
- Deep knowledge of mechanical systems in data centre design, including high-redundancy HVAC, free cooling, CRAC/CRAH, and chilled water systems.
- Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and design calculation software
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to lead client-facing discussions and cross-discipline coordination.
